Movie Description
Day of the Fight
(1951)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stanley Kubrick
- Producer : Stanley Kubrick,Jay Bonafield
- Editor : Julian Bergman
- Cast : Vincent Cartier,Walter Cartier,Nat Fleischer,Bobby James,Judy Singer,Stanley Kubrick,Alexander Singer,Douglas Edwards
Cast
Self, Walter's twin brother and manager
Self
Self, boxing historian
Self, Walter's opponent
Self, female fan in crowd (uncredited)
Self (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
Self
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleDay of the Fight
Status Released
Release Information
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1951-04-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 13m
Budget₹ 3900
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Documentary
