Harlem (1943)

Directed by

Carmine Gallone

Genre

drama film, boxing film

Country

Italy

Runtime

1h 53m

Rating

9.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An Italian boxer fights in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. The story deals with his career and the anti-American sentiment of the era.

dramaticsports-focusedpatriotictensedatedpropagandisticunderdog-storyatmospheric

What happens

Harlem is a 1943 Italian sports crime film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Massimo Girotti, Amedeo Nazzari and Vivi Gioi. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guido Fiorini. The former world heavyweight champion Primo Carnera appears in a small role. It is also known by the alternative title of Knock Out. It is noted for its anti-Americanism at a time when the two countries were at war. In postwar re-releases, Amedeo's final line was redubbed with a more positive view on life in the United States. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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