Body and Soul (1947) | |
| Director(s) | Robert Rossen |
| Producer(s) | Bob Roberts |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Noir, Sports |
| Top Topics | Boxing |
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Body and Soul (1947) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Robert Rossen and produced by Bob Roberts.
Academy Awards 1947 --- Ceremony Number 20 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | John Garfield | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Francis Lyon, Robert Parrish | Won |
| Best Writing | Abraham Polonsky | Nominated |
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Day 25 of Noirvember: Quinn in Body and Soul (1947)
By shadowsandsatin on Nov 25, 2021 From Shadows and SatinToday?s Noirvember post shines the spotlight on Quinn in Body and Soul (1947). WHAT?S BODY AND SOUL ABOUT? Body and Soul centers on Charley Davis (John Garfield), who is determined to earn money for his family through the professional boxing game. He eventually works his way to the top, but at a pri... Read full article
Three Comrades (1938) in Body and Soul
By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 15, 2021 From 4 Star Films“Germany’s a pretty rough sea if you’re drifting.” – Breuer “But I’m not alone anymore. There are so many drifters!” – Patricia Hollmann Erich Maria Remarque is of course most famous for his work All Quiet on The Western Front, which was adapted ... Read full article
Body and Soul (1947)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 29, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsJohn Garfield was never the most dashing of leading men but nevertheless, he was always thoroughly compelling as ambitious working class stiffs during the 1940s. He had a straightforward tenacity about him?like he had to fight his way to the top. At the same time likable and destined for trouble rig... Read full article
Body and Soul (1947)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 29, 2017 From 4 Star FilmsJohn Garfield was never the most dashing of leading men but nevertheless, he was always thoroughly compelling as ambitious working class stiffs during the 1940s. He had a straightforward tenacity about him?like he had to fight his way to the top. At the same time likable and destined for trouble rig... Read full article
AMY Review: Body and Soul
By Michael Nazarewycz on Nov 12, 2015 From ScribeHard on FilmThere’s?this thing called the “27 Club.” ?The notion of it began when musicians Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones), Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison all died between 1969 and 1971, each at age 27 when they passed. ?While other musicians of some repute died at 27, both bef... Read full article
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Fight Announcer: I've never seen anything like it before in my life. A great silence has descended over this crowd. They seem to sense the kill. There's fear in Marlowe's eyes as Davis looks for an opening.
Fight Announcer: Davis is following Marlowe around the ring now like a tiger stalking his prey.
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A remarkable eight members of the cast and crew went on to become directors: actors William Conrad and Joseph Pevney, writer Abraham Polonsky, cinematographer James Wong Howe, editor Robert Parrish, art director Nathan Juran, assistant director Robert Aldrich and script supervisor Don Weis. Additionally, set decorator Edward Boyle directed a film in the silent era.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60-minute radio adaptation of the movie onNovember 15, 1948, with John Garfield reprising his film role.
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