6.9City for Conquest · 1940
City for Conquest (1940) is a Romance / Drama / Crime film directed by Jean Negulesco, starring James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven.
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6.9Overview
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
Cast
James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven, Donald Crisp, Frank McHugh, Arthur Kennedy, George Tobias, Jerome Cowan
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What is "City for Conquest" about?
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
When was "City for Conquest" released?
City for Conquest was released in 1940.
Who stars in "City for Conquest"?
The cast includes James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven, Donald Crisp.
