Fling in the Ring
“A knockout of a knockabout comedy!”
Synopsis
The stooges are the trainers of "Chopper", a beefy boxer, and they bet their bankroll on Chopper to win his next fight. When "Big Mike", their boss, tells them to have Chopper lose or they'll lose their lives, the boys try to soften up Chopper so he'll lose. The fight gets canceled and the stooges have to contend with an angry Big Mike and his goons.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack White
- Original Title
- Fling in the Ring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Jack White
Ray Cory
Robert B. Hoover
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Ray Cory
Director of Photography
Robert B. Hoover
Editor
Jules White
Producer
Jack White
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fling in the Ring
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What is Fling in the Ring about?
The stooges are the trainers of "Chopper", a beefy boxer, and they bet their bankroll on Chopper to win his next fight. When "Big Mike", their boss, tells them to have Chopper lose or they'll lose their lives, the boys try to soften up Chopper so he'll lose. The fight gets canceled and the stooges have to contend with an angry Big Mike and his goons.
Who directed Fling in the Ring?
Fling in the Ring was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Fling in the Ring?
The principal cast of Fling in the Ring includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Frank Sully, Dick Wessel.
When was Fling in the Ring released and how long is it?
Fling in the Ring was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 16m.