'' The Harder They Fall '' is a 1956 boxing film noir directed by Mark Robson with a screenplay by Philip Yordan , based on Budd Schulberg 's 1947 novel . It marked Humphrey Bogart 's final film role . The film was nominated for Best Cinematography , Black and White for Burnett Guffey at the 29th Academy Awards
29th Academy Awards
29th Academy Awards
The Harder They Fall