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.
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Alexander Singer, Bobby James as Himself - Walter's opponent (uncredited), Douglas Edwards, Judy Singer as Herself - female fan in crowd (uncredited), Nat Fleischer, Stanley Kubrick, Vincent Cartier as Himself - Walter's twin brother (uncredited), Walter Cartier
Genres: Documentary