A dark film about box universe where esthetic and dramatic rules of film noir mix with almost documentary approach.

Over-the-hill boxer Bill 'Stoker' Thompson insists he can still win, though his sexy wife Julie pleads with him to quit. But his manager Tiny is so confident he will lose, he takes money for a "dive" from tough gambler Little Boy...without bothering to tell Stoker. Tension builds as Stoker hopes to "take" Tiger Nelson, unaware of what will happen to him if he does.

BONUS: Commentary by Robert Wise
"Lumière du film noir", Interview with director of photography Raoul Coutard (13')
"Filmer le sport", Interview with sport journalist Vincent Duluc (14')