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Right Cross - 1950
6.6
He knows how to "treat 'em rough" in the Ring or in romance
Overview:
A sportswriter forms a ring triangle with a fight manager's daughter and her Mexican-American boxer.
Status: Released
Release: 1950-10-06
Runtime: 90 minutes
Ratings: 6.6
Vote Counts: 5
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 0 $
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