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      The Ring

      Released Sep 26, 1952 1 hr. 19 min. Drama List
      Reviews Teenager Tommy Cantanios (Lalo Rios) is tired of being treated like a second-class citizen because he is Mexican-American. When one too many bigots takes a shot at him, Cantanios decides to fight back, finding in the process that he has a gift for boxing. Utilizing his newfound skill, Cantanios becomes a professional boxer with the help of his manager, Pete Ganusa (Gerald Mohr), and trainer, Freddy Jack (Robert Osterloh). However, Cantanios still struggles to find genuine respect as a person. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Yesss. . . I'm going to be the first person to write a review on this film. I caught it recently on Turner Classic Movies. I was blown away. This is one of those hidden gems. TCM is probably the only place you'll be able to see it too I don't know if you can buy it or rent it. This was the star actor's only major role that I know of it's a boxing film with heart. it takes you threw the trials of a latino boxer. One of the only movies thats deals with racism in the 1950s, a touchy subject at the time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Rosa Parra Latinx Lens A simple story worth watching for its depiction of prejudice and discrimination Mexican Americans experienced in Los Angeles. Not a perfect film, but a movie worth your time for the simple fact that in the 1950s these stories were being told. Rated: 3/5 Jul 3, 2021 Full Review Manny Farber The Nation Well worth seeing for such episodes as dreary bus trips to small California fight towns, the educational depiction of a trainer's chores, the tired routine that goes on after a losing fight. Nov 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Teenager Tommy Cantanios (Lalo Rios) is tired of being treated like a second-class citizen because he is Mexican-American. When one too many bigots takes a shot at him, Cantanios decides to fight back, finding in the process that he has a gift for boxing. Utilizing his newfound skill, Cantanios becomes a professional boxer with the help of his manager, Pete Ganusa (Gerald Mohr), and trainer, Freddy Jack (Robert Osterloh). However, Cantanios still struggles to find genuine respect as a person.
      Director
      Kurt Neumann
      Production Co
      King Brothers Productions
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 26, 1952, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 20, 2016
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