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195113 minDocumentary

Day of the Fight

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Is Day of the Fight worth watching? With a rating of 5.745/10, this Documentary film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Day of the Fight Synopsis

Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.

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Top Cast

Vincent Cartier
Vincent CartierSelf, Walter's twin brother and manager
Walter Cartier
Walter CartierSelf
Nat Fleischer
Nat FleischerSelf, boxing historian
Bobby James
Bobby JamesSelf, Walter's opponent
Judy Singer
Judy SingerSelf, female fan in crowd (uncredited)
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley KubrickSelf (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
Alexander Singer
Alexander SingerSelf
Douglas Edwards
Douglas EdwardsNarrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day of the Fight worth watching?

Day of the Fight has received mixed reviews with a 5.745/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is Day of the Fight hit or flop?

Day of the Fight has received average ratings (5.745/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Day of the Fight?

Day of the Fight is a Documentary movie that Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James...

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