Night and the City is a film noir directed by Jules Dassin and released in 1950. The movie is about Harry Fabian, an unsuccessful lawyer who dreams of making it big as a boxing promoter. He is always looking for a quick way to make money even if it means using dishonest means. However, Harry's schemes always backfire, and he ends up in trouble.
Harry finds out that a retired wrestler, Gregorius, has a large sum of money saved up. Harry convinces Gregorius to invest in a wrestling arena and become partners with him. Harry also tries to get a gangster named Phil Nasseros to finance the project. However, Harry's plan falls apart when Nasseros discovers that Harry has been using his girlfriend to get to him.
Harry's problems only get worse as he gets deeper into the world of wrestling. He becomes involved with a group of gangsters who are involved in illegal fights. Harry finds himself in constant danger, and his greed gets the best of him as he tries to make more and more money.
The film is a dark and gritty portrayal of the underbelly of the wrestling world. It is an excellent example of film noir, with its shadowy cinematography and morally ambiguous characters. The film's ending is both surprising and satisfying, making it a must-see for fans of the genre.