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Day of the Fight
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Day of the Fight opened in theaters April 26, 1951. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Stanley KubrickSelf (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
Douglas EdwardsNarratorCredits
- Directed by
- Stanley Kubrick
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $3.9K
Production
RKO Radio PicturesUnited States