The Fighting Chance is a 1955 American drama film directed by William Witney and written by Houston Branch.

The film stars Rod Cameron, Julie London, Ben Cooper, Taylor Holmes, Howard Wendell and Mel Welles.

[1][2][3] After a dispute over money, trainer Bill Binyon and a young jockey, Mike Gargan, quit working for Thoroughbred owner Al Moreno, whose girlfriend Janet Wales leaves him as well.

In addition to this, Mike is infatuated with Miss Ellen, a filly who he believes could become a champion racehorse.

Morrison passes away due to a heart attack which results in Miss Ellen going to an auction.