Body and Soul
“All for you...”
Synopsis
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
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Body and Soul (1947)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-05-30
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John Garfield
Charley Davis
Lilli Palmer
Peg Born
Hazel Brooks
Alice
Anne Revere
Anna Davis
William Conrad
Quinn
Joseph Pevney
Shorty Polaski
Lloyd Gough
Roberts
Canada Lee
Ben Chaplin
Larry Anzalone
Fighter Being Knocked Out (uncredited)
Al Bain
Club Patron (uncredited)
Steve Benton
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
James Burke
Arnold (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
Prizefight Doctor (uncredited)
James Carlisle
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Ben's Doctor (uncredited)
Mary Currier
Miss Tedder (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Screenplay & Story
- Abraham Polonsky
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Body and Soul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Enterprise Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rossen
Abraham Polonsky
Hugo Friedhofer
James Wong Howe
Robert Parrish
Bob Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Director
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Robert Parrish
Editor
Bob Roberts
Producer
Abraham Polonsky
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Body and Soul
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What is Body and Soul about?
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
Who directed Body and Soul?
Body and Soul was directed by Robert Rossen.
Who stars in Body and Soul?
The principal cast of Body and Soul includes John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere, William Conrad.
When was Body and Soul released and how long is it?
Body and Soul was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Body and Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Body and Soul was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Body and Soul?
Body and Soul holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).