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Right Cross is a film of genre Drama directed by John Sturges released in USA on 6 october 1950 with June Allyson
Right Cross (1950)
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Add to a movie listRight Cross is a 1950 drama film, released by MGM, directed by John Sturges, written by Charles Schnee and starring June Allyson, Ricardo Montalban, Dick Powell, Lionel Barrymore, and (in a small uncredited role) Marilyn Monroe.
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Sean O'Malley (Lionel Barrymore), a wheelchair-bound fight promoter who was once known as the best in his business, has lost his professional stature and is now suffering from poor health. Sean's daughter Pat (June Allyson) has taken over many of her father's responsibilities, and is romantically involved with Sean's best fighter, Johnny Monterez (Ricardo Montalban).Actors
June Allyson
(Pat O'Malley)
Ricardo Montalbán
(Johnny Monterez)
Dick Powell
(Rick Garvey)
Lionel Barrymore
(Sean O'Malley)
Mimi Aguglia
(Mom Monterez)
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