Duke of Chicago
Synopsis
To save his publishing firm, a prizefighter comes out of retirement in a fixed match.
Top Cast
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Tom Brown
Jimmy Brody
Audrey Long
Jane Cunningham
Grant Withers
Tony Russo
Paul Harvey
Chester Cunningham
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Gus Weller
Lois Hall
Helen Cunningham
Matt McHugh
Terry Shea
Joseph Crehan
'Tex' Harman
Harvey Parry
Steve "Killer" Bronski
George Beban Jr.
Speedy
Keith Richards
Bryce
DeForest Kelley
'Ace' Martin
Frankie Van
Referee
Dan Tobey
Fight Announcer
Dale Van Sickel
Kroner
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Duke of Chicago
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Albert DeMond, Falkland L. Cary
Department Leadership Roster
George Blair
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duke of Chicago
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duke of Chicago about?
To save his publishing firm, a prizefighter comes out of retirement in a fixed match.
Who directed Duke of Chicago?
Duke of Chicago was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Duke of Chicago?
The principal cast of Duke of Chicago includes Tom Brown, Audrey Long, Grant Withers, Paul Harvey, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was Duke of Chicago released and how long is it?
Duke of Chicago was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Is Duke of Chicago based on a book or true story?
Duke of Chicago is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Falkland L. Cary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duke of Chicago?
Duke of Chicago holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).