This is a decent noir film, effectively establishing its setting with images of dingy streets and sweaty workout spaces, all while maintaining a palpable sense of urgency. The fight sequences are impactful, and the overall atmosphere successfully conveys a feeling of despair. While it doesn't reach the heights of classic films in the genre, the brisk runtime of just over an hour means you won’t feel like your time wa…

Don't you see Bill? You are always just one punch away. The Set-Up, directed by Robert Wise, features Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter in leading roles. The screenplay was adapted by Art Cohn from a poem written by Joseph Moncure March in 1928. The story unfolds in real time, portraying Ryan as Stoker Thompson, a nearly washed-up boxer around 35 years old who still believes he can become a champion. Despite his wife …