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City for Conquest

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

Starring: James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven, Donald Crisp, Frank McHugh

Writer: John Wexley, Aben Kandel

Release Date:
September 21, 1940
Ratings:
6.7 / 10
Director:
Jean Negulesco & Anatole Litvak
Companies:
Warner Bros. Pictures

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?