Second Chance

A prize-fighting boxer with a lethal right punch falls for a gangster's moll on the run in Mexico.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

as Russ Lambert

Linda Darnell

as Clare Shepperd, alias Clare Sinclair

Jack Palance

as Cappy Gordon

Roy Roberts

as Charley Malloy

Dan Seymour

as Felipe

Fortunio Bonanova

as Mandy, hotel owner

Sandro Giglio

as Cable Car Conductor

Reginald Sheffield

as Mr. Woburn, English tourist

Margaret Brewster

as Mrs. Woburn, English tourist

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

as Vasco

Reviews

CinemaSerf

A film of two halves, this one. Cinematographically speaking - it's got lots of gorgeous Mexican scenery, evocative and sultry dancing and a rather enjoyable firework display. The story and acting, however, leave quite a bit to be desired. Linda Darnell is holing up in Mexico, hiding from her mobste...

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