The Set-Up (1949 film)

For the original poem, see The Set-Up (poem). For the 2011 film, see Setup (2011 film).
The Set-Up
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Wise
Screenplay byArt Cohn
Based onThe Set-Up (poem)
1928 poem
by Joseph Moncure March
Produced byRichard Goldstone
Starring
CinematographyMilton R. Krasner
Edited byRoland Gross
Music byC. Bakaleinikoff
Distributed byRKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • March 29, 1949 (1949-03-29) (United States)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Set-Up is a 1949 American film noir boxing drama directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Ryan[1] and Audrey Totter.[2][3] The screenplay was adapted by Art Cohn from a 1928 narrative poem of the same name by Joseph Moncure March. The Set-Up was the last film Wise made for RKO, and he named it his favorite of the pictures he directed for the studio, as well as one of his top ten of his career.[4]

  1. ^ Joseph Moncure March: Poem Noir Becomes Prizefight Film Archived 2012-12-15 at the Wayback Machine from The Hudson Review
  2. ^ Gilbert, George (March 23, 1949). "Film Reviews: The Set-Up". Variety. p. 8.
  3. ^ Harrison's Reports film review; March 26, 1949, page 50.
  4. ^ Wise, Robert (Director) (6 July 2004). Audio Commentary: The Set-Up (Motion picture). Warner Studios.