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?
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Cast & Crew
James Cagney
Danny Kenny
Ann Sheridan
Peggy Nash
Frank Craven
'Old Timer'
Donald Crisp
Scotty MacPherson
Frank McHugh
'Mutt'
Arthur Kennedy
Eddie Kenny
George Tobias
'Pinky'
Jerome Cowan
'Dutch'
Elia Kazan
'Googi'
Anthony Quinn
Murray Burns
Lee Patrick
Gladys
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.