Day of the Fight
Storyline
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.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Vincent Cartier
Self, Walter's twin brother and manager
Walter Cartier
Self
Nat Fleischer
Self, boxing historian
Bobby James
Self, Walter's opponent
Judy Singer
Self, female fan in crowd (uncredited)
Stanley Kubrick
Self (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
Alexander Singer
Self
Douglas Edwards
Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
Day of the Fight was released on April 26, 1951.
The runtime of Day of the Fight is 13m.
Day of the Fight is a Documentary movie.
Day of the Fight has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Day of the Fight is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Day of the Fight was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The main cast of Day of the Fight includes Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer.
Day of the Fight is originally in English.