City for Conquest

City for Conquest

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

6.7 /10 36 votes
September 21, 1940 1h 44m Released

Storyline

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?

Key Information

Director Jean Negulesco
Writers John Wexley, Aben Kandel
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

James Cagney

James Cagney

Danny Kenny

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

Peggy Nash

Frank Craven

Frank Craven

'Old Timer'

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Scotty MacPherson

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

'Mutt'

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Eddie Kenny

George Tobias

George Tobias

'Pinky'

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

'Dutch'

Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan

'Googi'

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Murray Burns

Lee Patrick

Lee Patrick

Gladys

Blanche Yurka

Blanche Yurka

Mrs. Nash

Frequently Asked Questions

City for Conquest was released on September 21, 1940.

The runtime of City for Conquest is 1h 44m.

City for Conquest is a Romance, Drama, Crime movie.

City for Conquest has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

City for Conquest is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

City for Conquest was directed by Jean Negulesco.

The main cast of City for Conquest includes James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Frank Craven.

City for Conquest is originally in English.