The Fight for Life

★ 6.5(4)19401h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Pare Lorentz
Release date: 1940-03-07
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Fight for Life

The Fight for Life is a 1940 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Pare Lorentz, starring Myron McCormick, Storrs Haynes and Will Geer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fight for Life in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Fight for Life was documentary filmmaker Pare Lorentz' first "dramatic" film, utilizing the talents of several top New York stage actors. A tribute to the Chicago Maternity Center and its efforts to provide the best possible care for destitute mothers, the film is based on the book of the same name by Paul de Kruif. Myron McCormick plays the largest role as a dedicated intern, while others in the cast include such theatrical heavywrights as Will Geer, Dudley Digges and Dorothy Adams. The film's many vignettes range from the tragic (a mother dying in childbirth in the opening scene) to the exultant (another mother rescued from the brink of death in a disease-ridden tenement). Filmed in Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland, Fight for Life is a worthwhile effort, though Lorentz seems more comfortable with the "actuality" scenes than with the dramatized passages.

Cast

Myron McCormick

Dr. O’Donnell

Storrs Haynes

Hanson

Will Geer

Ballou

Dudley Digges

Chefarzt

Woody Guthrie

Dorothy Adams

The Young Woman

Dorothy Urban

The Grandmother

Effie Anderson

The Receptionist

Themes & keywords

nurseanemiareceptionistdeath of motherdeath in childbirthwashing hands

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Fight for Life in Japan?+

The Fight for Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Fight for Life on Netflix?+

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How long is The Fight for Life?+

The Fight for Life has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in The Fight for Life?+

The Fight for Life stars Myron McCormick, Storrs Haynes, Will Geer, Dudley Digges and Woody Guthrie.

When did The Fight for Life come out?+

The Fight for Life is a 1940 movie directed by Pare Lorentz.

What genre is The Fight for Life?+

The Fight for Life is Drama film.

Who directed The Fight for Life?+

The Fight for Life was directed by Pare Lorentz.