Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

Name: Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1949-03-06
Duration: 1 h 6 min
Cast: Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Lina Romay, David Bruce, George O'Hanlon

1949·Movie·NR·66 min·★ 6.5(2)

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Gangsters frame Joe on a drunk charge and a murder rap so they can put their own fighter into a big event. Joe investigates in an attempt to prove his innocence.

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About Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight is a 1949 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Cy Endfield. The cast is led by Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Lina Romay. It has a runtime of 1h 6m.

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight was produced by Monogram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 6, 1949, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Cy Endfield
Writers: Stanley Prager
Release date: March 6, 1949
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Monogram Pictures

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Joe Palooka in the Big Fight cast & crew

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight was directed by Cy Endfield and written by Stanley Prager.

The cast features Leon Errol as Knobby Walsh, Joe Kirkwood Jr. as Joe Palooka, Lina Romay as Maxine, David Bruce as Tom Conway, George O'Hanlon as Louie, and Virginia Welles as Anne Howe.

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At 1h 6m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Joe Palooka in the Big Fight is worth a place on your watchlist.

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