Breakdown

A boxer (William Bishop) jailed for murder proves his girlfriend's (Ann Richards) wealthy father and a ward boss framed him.

Cast

Ann Richards

as June Hannum

William Bishop

as Terry Williams

Anne Gwynne

as Candy Allen

Sheldon Leonard

as Nick Sampson

Wally Cassell

as Pete Sampson

Richard Benedict

as Harry 'Punchy' Adams

Joe McTurk

as 'Longshot' Maginnis

John Vosper

as Judge Sam Hannum

Roy Engel

as Al Bell

Norman Rainey

as Doc

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