The Set-Up
“I want a man … not a human punching bag!”
Synopsis
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
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Clip HD | The Set-Up | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-22
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Stoker
Audrey Totter
Julie
George Tobias
Tiny
Alan Baxter
Little Boy
Wallace Ford
Gus
Percy Helton
Red
Hal Baylor
Tiger Nelson
Darryl Hickman
Shanley
Kevin O'Morrison
Moore
James Edwards
Luther Hawkins
David Clarke
Gunboat Johnson
Phillip Pine
Souza
Edwin Max
Danny
Herbert Anderson
Husband (uncredited)
Larry Anzalone
Mexican Fighter (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Burman Bodel
Man (uncredited)
John Butler
Blind Man's Buddy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Wise, Art Cohn
- Original Title
- The Set-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Robert Wise, Art Cohn, Joseph Moncure March
Milton Krasner
Roland Gross
Richard Goldstone, Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Robert Wise
Director
Joseph Moncure March
Writer
Roland Gross
Editor
Dore Schary
Producer
Robert Wise
Screenplay
Art Cohn
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Set-Up
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What is The Set-Up about?
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
Who directed The Set-Up?
The Set-Up was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in The Set-Up?
The principal cast of The Set-Up includes Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter, Wallace Ford.
When was The Set-Up released and how long is it?
The Set-Up was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Set-Up?
The Set-Up holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).