Right Cross

Prizewinning boxer Johnny Monterez is mad at the world, feeling persecuted because of his Mexican heritage. Worse yet, his right hand is damaged from years of fighting. Then Johnny falls in love with Pat O'Malley, his manager's pretty daughter, even though his best friend, Rick Gavery, is already besotted with her. Everything is on the line when Johnny, against Rick's wishes, agrees to a match with a fearsome opponent.

Cast

June Allyson

as Pat O'Malley

Dick Powell

as Rick Garvey

Ricardo Montalban

as Johnny Monterez

Lionel Barrymore

as Sean O'Malley

Teresa Celli

as Marina Monterez

Barry Kelley

as Allan Goff

Tom Powers

as Tom Balford

Mimi Aguglia

as Mom Monterez

Marianne Stewart

as Audrey

John Gallaudet

as Phil Tripp

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