City for Conquest光荣之都

• Name：City for Conquest
• Chinese Alias：光荣之都
• Genre：Drama, Romance
• Main Cast： James Cagney、 Ann Sheridan、 Frank Craven、 Anthony Quinn、 Donald Crisp、 Frank McHugh、 George Tobias、 Charles Lane、 Arthur Loft、 William McKinley、
• Director：Anatole Litvak, Jean Negulesco
• Country：United States
• Duration：104 min
• Release Year：1940

Synopsis

In New York City, promising boxer Danny Kenny works tirelessly to support his brother’s musical ambitions while cherishing his childhood sweetheart Peggy Nash. As each pursues their dreams—Danny in the ring and Peggy on the dance floor—their paths face trials, sacrifices, and the intoxicating lure of success.

Highlights

• James Cagney’s charismatic and heartfelt performance

• Ann Sheridan brings charm and depth as Peggy

• Anthony Quinn notable in early career supporting role

• Blend of romance, ambition, and the gritty reality of city life

• Strong supporting cast with many classic Hollywood faces

• Evocative 1940s New York atmosphere and production design

• Adaptation of Aben Kandel (Edward Gabriel)’s novel