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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- George Wallace Sayre, Jay Doten, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- The Contender
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
George Wallace Sayre, Jay Doten, Raymond L. Schrock
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
George Wallace Sayre
Screenplay
Jay Doten
Screenplay
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Contender.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Contender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Contender about?
A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Contender?
The principal cast of The Contender includes Buster Crabbe, Arline Judge, Julie Gibson, Donald Mayo, Glenn Strange.
When was The Contender released and how long is it?
The Contender was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Contender?
The Contender holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).