Joe Palooka in the Knockout
“Joe kayoes a gambling gang in his third big film hit!”
The third of the Monogram series based on Ham Fisher's "Joe Palooka" comic strip, opens with Knobby Walsh, the manager of Joe Palooka trying to talk his way out of a traffic citation, and the story leading to that point is told in flashback as narrated by Walsh. Heavyweight champion Joe, after knocking out an opponent who later died in his dressing room, feels responsible and threatens to give up boxing. But the dead fighter's fiance thinks he died as the result of a drug that was given to him by a gang of gamblers, who made a rich haul betting on Palooka. Joe, Knobby and the police unite to run down the gamblers, but not before Joe also is nearly murdered by the same means...a poisoned mouthpiece. Elyse Knox is along as Joe's sweetheart Anne Howe, although Anne and Joe had long been married in the comic strip.
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About Joe Palooka in the Knockout
Joe Palooka in the Knockout is a 1947 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Reginald Le Borg. The cast is led by Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Morris Carnovsky. It has a runtime of 1h 12m.
Joe Palooka in the Knockout was produced by Monogram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1947, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Writers
- Nedrick Young
- Release date
- September 20, 1947
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Monogram Pictures
Joe Palooka in the Knockout cast & crew
Joe Palooka in the Knockout was directed by Reginald Le Borg and written by Nedrick Young.
The cast features Leon Errol as Knobby Walsh, Joe Kirkwood Jr. as Joe Palooka, Morris Carnovsky as Howard Abbott, Elyse Knox as Anne Howe, Billy House as Sam Wheeler, and Trudy Marshall as Nina.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William A. Sickner.
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At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
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Cast of Joe Palooka in the Knockout
Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Morris Carnovsky
Howard Abbott
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Billy House
Sam Wheeler
Trudy Marshall
Nina
Marc Lawrence
John Mitchell
Whitford Kane
Max Steele
Benny Baker
Looie
Donald MacBride
Crockett
Danny Morton
Pusher Moore
Vince Barnett
Russell
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Joe Palooka in the Knockout is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joe Palooka in the Knockout?
Joe Palooka in the Knockout runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is Joe Palooka in the Knockout rated?
Joe Palooka in the Knockout is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 2 ratings.
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