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City for Conquest
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?
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City for Conquest
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 21, 1940
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Romance, Drama, Crime
User Score
68%
Original Title
City for Conquest
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Anatole Litvak
Description
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?
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Crew
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