By what nickname was the star of Murderers' Row known?
Murderers' Row (film) Murderers' Row (sometimes spelled "Murderer's Row") is a 1966 American comedy spy-fi film starring Dean Martin. It is very loosely based upon the Matt Helm spy novel "Murderers' Row" by Donald Hamilton, which was published in 1962.
Murderers' Row (boxing) Murderers' Row refers to a group of middleweight boxing contenders in the United States competing in the 1940s and 1950s, primarily of an African-American background. Renowned for their toughness and great boxing ability, at the time they were feared throughout the boxing world and are categorised as being the most avoided fighters of their generation. According to boxing pundit Jim Murray, the Murderers’ Row were “the most exclusive men’s club the ring has ever known. They were so good and so feared that they had to have their own tournament”. The term ‘Black Murderers’ Row’ was coined by writer Budd Schulberg, screenwriter of 'On the Waterfront'.