The Fighting Heart
“Broadway counts him out!”
Synopsis
This film is the story of a small-town boy and girl. The hero, Denny Bolton, thrashes the town bully only to meet him later in the boxing ring in New York City. Ambition has swept him to Broadway, but the search for love brings him back to the Main Street of his home town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Larry Evans
- Original Title
- The Fighting Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Lillie Hayward, Larry Evans
Joseph H. August
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Lillie Hayward
Writer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fighting Heart about?
This film is the story of a small-town boy and girl. The hero, Denny Bolton, thrashes the town bully only to meet him later in the boxing ring in New York City. Ambition has swept him to Broadway, but the search for love brings him back to the Main Street of his home town.
Who directed The Fighting Heart?
The Fighting Heart was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Fighting Heart?
The principal cast of The Fighting Heart includes George O'Brien, Billie Dove, J. Farrell MacDonald, Victor McLaglen, Diana Miller.
When was The Fighting Heart released and how long is it?
The Fighting Heart was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Fighting Heart based on a book or true story?
The Fighting Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry Evans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Heart?
The Fighting Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).