

"New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much."
In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.
Chaney

Spencer "Speed" Weed

Lucy Simpson

Poe

Gayleen Schoonover

Gandil

Le Beau

Pettibon

Doty

Jim Henry

Street

Hammerman

Caesare
Madam

Waitress

Apartment Manager

Counterman
Poe's Date
Carol
Secretary
Caesare's Hitter

Barge Fighter

Speed's Hitter

Pool Player
Pool Player

Handler
Zack

Driver
Card Player
Card Player
Cajun Fighter
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Party Guest at Mansion (uncredited)

Man (uncredited)

Prostitute (uncredited)
