The Set Up (1949 film)

For the 2011 film, see Setup 2011 film.

Bill Stoker Thompson Robert Ryan is a 35yearold hasbeen boxer about to take on an opponent at the fictional Paradise City Arena. His wife, Julie Audrey Totter, fears that this fight may be his last and wants him to forfeit the match. Tiny George Tobias, Stokers manager, is sure he will continue to lose fights, so he takes money for a dive from a mobster, but is so certain of Stokers failure that he does not inform the boxer of the setup.The beginning of the film shows Stoker and Julie in their room at the Hotel Cozy, passionately debating whether he should participate in the fight. Julie tells him that she has a headache and wont attend the match. Stoker claims the 500 prize could allow them to buy a cigar stand or invest in another boxer, Tony Martinez, and start a new life. Julie says she cares more about his wellbeing than money, but Stoker responds If youre a fighter, you gotta fight. ........

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