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Day of the Fight (1951)

★ 5.8/10 13 min Documentary United States English
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

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

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