The Fight for Life
The Fight for Life was documentary filmmaker Pare Lorentz' first "dramatic" film, utilizing the talents of several top New York stage actors. A tribute to the Chicago Maternity Center and its efforts to provide the best possible care for destitute mothers, the film is based on the book of the same name by Paul de Kruif. Myron McCormick plays the largest role as a dedicated intern, while others in the cast include such theatrical heavywrights as Will Geer, Dudley Digges and Dorothy Adams. The film's many vignettes range from the tragic (a mother dying in childbirth in the opening scene) to the exultant (another mother rescued from the brink of death in a disease-ridden tenement). Filmed in Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland, Fight for Life is a worthwhile effort, though Lorentz seems more comfortable with the "actuality" scenes than with the dramatized passages.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Fight for Life
- Genres: Drama, History
- Release Date: 1940-03-07
- Runtime: 69 minutes
- Rating: 5.3/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3851
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Myron McCormick
as Dr. O’Donnell
Storrs Haynes
as Hanson
Will Geer
as Ballou
Dudley Digges
as Chefarzt
Woody Guthrie
as
Dorothy Adams
as The Young Woman
Dorothy Urban
as The Grandmother
Effie Anderson
as The Receptionist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fight for Life?▼
The Fight for Life is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1940-03-07.
Who are the main actors in The Fight for Life?▼
The main cast includes Myron McCormick, Storrs Haynes, Will Geer, Dudley Digges, Woody Guthrie, .
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Is The Fight for Life based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Fight for Life?▼
The Fight for Life has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Fight for Life?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Fight for Life?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Fight for Life filmed?▼
The Fight for Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Fight for Life?▼
The total runtime of The Fight for Life is 69 minutes.
Is The Fight for Life suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Fight for Life?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Fight for Life.
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