How long is The Set-Up?

The Set-Up is 1 hr 12 min long.

Who is Stoker in The Set-Up?

Robert Ryan plays Stoker in the film.

What is The Set-Up about?

A boxer on the wane, Bill "Stoker" Thompson (Robert Ryan) is determined to stay in the game, in spite of his wife, Julie (Audrey Totter), who wants him to leave the dangerous sport. Unbeknownst to Stoker, his manager, Tiny (George Tobias), has lost confidence in him and sets the fighter up to lose an upcoming match at the request of a local gangster. Certain that Stoker will meet with defeat, Tiny neglects to tell him about the shady deal, resulting in conflict both in and out of the ring.

The Set-Up

Name: The Set-Up
Duration: 72
Rating: 89

NR 1 hr 12 min

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How long is The Set-Up?: The Set-Up is 1 hr 12 min long.

Who directed The Set-Up?: Robert Wise

Who is Stoker in The Set-Up?: Robert Ryan plays Stoker in the film.

What is The Set-Up about?: A boxer on the wane, Bill "Stoker" Thompson (Robert Ryan) is determined to stay in the game, in spite of his wife, Julie (Audrey Totter), who wants him to leave the dangerous sport. Unbeknownst to Stoker, his manager, Tiny (George Tobias), has lost confidence in him and sets the fighter up to lose an upcoming match at the request of a local gangster. Certain that Stoker will meet with defeat, Tiny neglects to tell him about the shady deal, resulting in conflict both in and out of the ring.