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City for Conquest

NR
RomanceDramaCrime
6.8/10(32 ratings)

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?

09-21-1940
1h 44m
City for Conquest
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Main Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Danny Kenny

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

Peggy Nash

'Old Timer'

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Scotty MacPherson

'Mutt'

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Eddie Kenny

George Tobias

George Tobias

'Pinky'

Movie Details

Production Info

Directors:
Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures

Key Crew

Director:
Anatole Litvak
Director:
Jean Negulesco
Producer:
William Cagney
Producer:
Anatole Litvak
Executive Producer:
Hal B. Wallis

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en