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City for Conquest (1940)

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?

  • Romance
  • Drama
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of James CagneyJames CagneyDanny Kenny
  • Photo of Ann SheridanAnn SheridanPeggy Nash
  • Photo of Frank CravenFrank Craven'Old Timer'
  • Photo of Donald CrispDonald CrispScotty MacPherson
  • Photo of Frank McHughFrank McHugh'Mutt'
  • Photo of Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyEddie Kenny
  • Photo of George TobiasGeorge Tobias'Pinky'
  • Photo of Jerome CowanJerome Cowan'Dutch'
  • Photo of Elia KazanElia Kazan'Googi'
  • Photo of Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnMurray Burns

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