When amateur boxer Charley Davis (John Garfield) wins his first big match, he attracts the interest of small-time promoter Quinn (William Conrad).
After Davis' father (Art Smith) is accidentally killed, Davis throws himself into his new career despite the protests of his mother (Anne Revere). A natural, Davis quickly climbs the boxing ladder where he eventually meets opportunistic promoter Roberts (Lloyd Gough), who introduces him to some unsavory elements.
| Director: | Robert Rossen |
| Producer(s): | Bob Roberts |
| Cast: | Lloyd Gough, John Garfield, Anne Revere, William Conrad, Canada Lee, Art Smith |
| Writer(s): | Abraham Polonsky |