City for Conquest (1940)

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

Romance Drama Crime

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?

Duration

104 min

Rating

⭐ 6.9 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 21, 1940

Languages

English

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures