Body and Soul (1947)

Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Body and Soul

• The Hustler (1961) — Same subject: new york city, money
• All the King's Men (1949) — Robert Rossen directed both
• A Place in the Sun (1951) — Anne Revere appears in both
• The Harder They Fall (1956) — Same feel: serious, realistic
• Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) — Two steps away in the credits
• Gentleman's Agreement (1947) — Anne Revere and John Garfield appear in both