Joe Palooka, Champ
“OUT OF THE COMICS...INTO YOUR HEART! Everybody's Favorites Brought To Life In A Rousing Action-Romance!”
After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
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About Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ is a 1946 English-language comedy film directed by Reginald Le Borg. The cast is led by Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Elyse Knox. It has a runtime of 1h 10m.
Joe Palooka, Champ was produced by Monogram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 26, 1946, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Writers
- Cy Endfield, Albert DePina
- Release date
- May 26, 1946
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Monogram Pictures
Joe Palooka, Champ cast & crew
Joe Palooka, Champ was directed by Reginald Le Borg and written by Cy Endfield and Albert DePina.
The cast features Leon Errol as Knobby Walsh, Joe Kirkwood Jr. as Joe Palooka, Elyse Knox as Anne Howe, Eduardo Ciannelli as Florini, Joe Sawyer as Lefty, and Elisha Cook Jr. as Eugene.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Hal E. Chester.
Is Joe Palooka, Champ worth watching?
At 1h 10m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Joe Palooka, Champ is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Joe Palooka, Champ
Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Eduardo Ciannelli
Florini
Joe Sawyer
Lefty
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eugene
Warren Hymer
Ira Eyler
Robert Kent
Ronnie Brewster
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Joe Louis
Himself
Sam McDaniel
Smoky
J. Farrell MacDonald
Long-Count Bowman
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Joe Palooka, Champ — FAQs
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▸What language is Joe Palooka, Champ in?
Joe Palooka, Champ is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joe Palooka, Champ?
Joe Palooka, Champ runs 1 hours 10 minutes (70 minutes).
▸What is Joe Palooka, Champ rated?
Joe Palooka, Champ is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 1 ratings.
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