5.8Day of the Fight · 1951
Day of the Fight (1951) is a Documentary film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer.
Documentary
5.8Overview
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.
Cast
Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer, Bobby James, Judy Singer, Stanley Kubrick, Alexander Singer, Douglas Edwards
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What is "Day of the Fight" about?
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.
When was "Day of the Fight" released?
Day of the Fight was released in 1951.
Who stars in "Day of the Fight"?
The cast includes Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer, Bobby James.
