The Fighter (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, The Fighter is a drama film directed by Herbert Kline, running about 78 minutes. “With battering fists and roaring rifle he smashed his way to glory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boxer, in Mexico, sets out to avenge the murder of his family by using the money from his winnings to purchase weapons.
Who’s in it. The Fighter stars Richard Conte as Felipe Rivera, Vanessa Brown as Kathy, Lee J. Cobb as Durango and Frank Silvera as Paulino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighter (1952)?
- In US, The Fighter is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighter worth watching?
- The Fighter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighter?
- The Fighter stars Richard Conte, Vanessa Brown, Lee J. Cobb, Frank Silvera and Roberta Haynes.