Breakdown

Breakdown is a 1952 American crime film noir directed by Edmond Angelo starring Ann Richards, William Bishop and Anne Gwynne. It was the last film of Richards before she retired. The film was also known as Decision. Plot Framed for murder, heavyweight boxer Terry Williams (Bishop) is sent to prison, but is released after a few years on good behavior. He becomes a championship contender and then, on the eve of the big fight, finds the man who can prove that he was framed for the crime for which he served time. Cast Ann Richards as June Hannum William Bishop as Terry Williams Anne Gwynne as Candy Allen Sheldon Leonard as Nick Samson Wally Cassell as Pete Samson Richard Benedict as Punchy Joe McTurk as Longshot McGinnis John Vosper as Judge Sam Hannum Roy Engel as Al Bell Norman Rainey as Doc Hal Baylor as Joe Thompson Elena Sirangelo as Mrs. Prescott Gene Covelli as Gumbo, the newsboy Michelle King as Girl in Audience Al Cantor as Joe DeVito