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City for Conquest (1940)

Movie"A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!"
Audience Score
68
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NR 1 hr 44 minSep 21st, 1940Romance, Crime, Drama
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
StarringJames CagneyAnn SheridanFrank Craven
DirectorsJean NegulescoAnatole Litvak

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 21st, 1940
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 18th, 2006 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Hal B. Wallis
Production Companies:Warner Bros. Pictures
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