The Set-Up (1949) [w/Commentary]

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.



Audio Commentary - This feature-length track combines separate interviews with late director Robert Wise and filmmaker Martin Scorsese; not surprisingly, it's a great listen with plenty valuable insight. While this track isn't always scene-specific and there are quite a few gaps along the way, the pairing of Wise's first-hand insight with Scorsese's sharp observations – many of which obviously focus on Raging Bull – make it a keeper.