The Harder They Fall

I first saw this 50's classic when I was about 12 and I felt very sad and shocked for 'Toro', who was an unknowing victim of the boxing industry. This movie doesn't gloss over the truth about the fight game in those days. This film was excellently done - showing all aspects of the business - Steiger's meanness, Toro's nieivity, Bogart's moral dilemma. Packed with excitement, you'll be on the edge of your seat willing Toro to win, but also seeing the hopelessness of his position.

Of course this movie gets 5 stars from me. I was very fortunate
to have Pat Comiskey as my father. He was a pro heavyweight boxer in real life. Fought Max Baer, also Joe Louis in an exhibition bout. Was Lou Costello's bodyguard in Los Angeles for awhile, and even had some great stories about Marilyn Monroe. He played a mobster in Some Like It Hot. He hailed from Paterson NJ. My dad had more class in one finger than most people have in their whole body (and we're not talking money here - just real "class". There is nothing so strong as real gentleness and that describes my dad. He passed on May 24, 1989 from Alzheimer's Disease. I still talk to him to this very day. I know someday we will be together. My mother left recently to join him. Ironically on May 22, 2004 - two days short of the 15th anniversary of his passing. They are dancing in the stars together. They loved to dance. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. He really enjoyed working with "Bogie" on his last movie. You can e-mail me @ Bugaleena4@aol.com. Please make the title of your e-mail something including Pat Comiskey as I get lots of spam and I wouldn't want to accidentally delete your e-mail. Warmly, Terri

Bogart does both. Good story, good film. Good performances. Interesting. Well worth seeing. Good dvd.