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Day of the Fight

1951 13m

Documentary

5.8/10 TMDB Score178 votes · IMDb ↗

Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.

Movie Details

Original titleDay of the Fight
Release dateApr 26, 1951
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Keywordsnew jersey, boxing, short film, twin brother, boxer, catholic

Ratings

★ 5.8/10

178 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is Day of the Fight about?

Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.

When was Day of the Fight released?

Day of the Fight was released on Apr 26, 1951 (status: Released).

Who directed Day of the Fight?

Stanley Kubrick directed Day of the Fight.

What is the TMDB rating of Day of the Fight?

Day of the Fight has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 from 178 votes.