City for Conquest

A sweeping, tear-streaked old-Hollywood melodrama that swells with heartbreak and hope, carried by big performances and a bittersweet pull toward reunion.

Directed by

Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco

Genres

Romance, Drama, Crime

Starring

James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven

Tagline

A story with all the fire and fury of its two great stars!

Overview

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?

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, ambition, class, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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