Breakdown
“HE WAS A KNOCK-OUT WITH THE WOMEN...BUT WOMEN and BOXING DON'T MIX!”
Synopsis
A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.
Top Cast
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Ann Richards
June Hannum
William Bishop
Terry Williams
Anne Gwynne
Candy Allen
Sheldon Leonard
Nick Sampson
Wally Cassell
Pete Sampson
Richard Benedict
Harry 'Punchy' Adams
Joe McTurk
'Longshot' Maginnis
John Vosper
Judge Sam Hannum
Roy Engel
Al Bell
Norman Rainey
Doc
Hal Baylor
Joe Thompson - champ
Elena Sirangelo
Mrs. Prescott
Gene Covelli
Gumbo - the newsboy
Michelle King
Girl in Audience
Al Cantor
Joe DeVito
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond Angelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Abel
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Breakdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Pegasus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond Angelo
Robert Abel
Paul Dunlap
Paul Ivano
Robert M. Leeds
Edmond Angelo
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond Angelo
Director
Robert Abel
Screenplay
Robert M. Leeds
Editor
Edmond Angelo
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakdown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breakdown about?
A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Edmond Angelo.
Who stars in Breakdown?
The principal cast of Breakdown includes Ann Richards, William Bishop, Anne Gwynne, Sheldon Leonard, Wally Cassell.
When was Breakdown released and how long is it?
Breakdown was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Breakdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakdown was composed by Paul Dunlap.