
Winner Take All
Seen it?1932 | 66 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. Same wavelength as Rocky II or The Hurricane.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 6 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Overworked boxer Jim goes to a health ranch in New Mexico to recover where he falls in love with Peggy and her sickly son. Once recovered, Jim leaves to return to the ring. Can their romance survive the distance?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth
- James CagneyJim 'Jimmy' Kane
- Marian NixonPeggy Harmon
- Guy KibbeePop Slavin
- Dickie MooreDickie Harmon
- Virginia BruceJoan Gibson
- Alan MowbrayForbes, the etiquette teacher
- Esther HowardAnn, Joan's Friend
- Clarence MuseRosebud, the Trainer
- Clarence WilsonBen Isaacs
- Ralf HaroldeLegs Davis, Diamond Ring Seller