Night and the City (1992 film)

Night and the City is a 1992 remake of the 1950 film noir of the same name, itself an adaptation of Gerald Kershs 1938 novel. The film stars Robert De Niro and Jessica Lange and is directed by Irwin Winkler from a script by Richard Price.

Having seen the world of boxing up close, Harry decides to become a boxing promoter and files for a license. He recruits Boom Booms estranged brother, former professional prizefighter Al Grossman Warden, to be his partner. Boom Boom tries to muscle Harry out of the fight business, but when Al protects Harry, Boom Boom cowers in fear.Al asks Phil for a 15,000 loan to cover the cost of the fight. Sensing her opportunity, Helen stages an argument with Harry and demands that he come up with 7,500, promising that Phil will match the amount. Helen fronts Harry the 7,500 herself, allowing Harry to secure the loan. Phil promises that he will pay Harry the money the day before the fight. She gives him another 5,000 to help her set up her own bar by procuring a liquor license. Harry has a friend in the Federal Liquor Administration who supplies him a blank license but asks 7500 for it because Harry only has 5000, he has to have a printer put in the printed details, making the license essentially a fake. he gives Helen the licence but doesnt tell her all the details of how he got it. ........

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