Fighting Fools
Synopsis
The boys are working at the local boxing arena where their friend, Jimmy Higgins, is boxing. During a crooked match Jimmy is killed. The boys seek out his older brother, Johnny, a former boxer who gave up the sport rather than go crooked, and help train him to get back in the ring. They try to get him a shot at the title, and when they do the same crooked gangsters that were behind Jimmy's death try to get Johnny to take a dive.
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Leo Gorcey
Slip Mahoney
Huntz Hall
Sach
Gabriel Dell
Gabe Moreno
Frankie Darro
Johnny Higgins
Lyle Talbot
Blinky Harris
William Benedict
Whitey
David Gorcey
Chuck
Benny Bartlett
Butch
Bert Conway
Dynamite Carson, the Champ
Evelyn Eaton
Bunny Talbot (as Evelynn Eaton)
Bernard Gorcey
Louie
Teddy Infuhr
Boomer Higgins
Ben Welden
Lefty Conlin
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Higgins
Sam Hayes
Bill Radar, Sportscaster
Bill Cartledge
Fighter Joey Prince
Paul Maxey
Editor
Stanley Andrews
Boxing Commissioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Schnitzer, Bert Lawrence, Edmond Seward
- Original Title
- Fighting Fools
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Gerald Schnitzer, Bert Lawrence, Edmond Seward
William A. Sickner
William Austin
Jan Grippo
Department Leadership Roster
William Austin
Editor
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Jan Grippo
Producer
Gerald Schnitzer
Screenplay
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Bert Lawrence
Screenplay
Edmond Seward
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Fools
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What is Fighting Fools about?
The boys are working at the local boxing arena where their friend, Jimmy Higgins, is boxing. During a crooked match Jimmy is killed. The boys seek out his older brother, Johnny, a former boxer who gave up the sport rather than go crooked, and help train him to get back in the ring. They try to get him a shot at the title, and when they do the same crooked gangsters that were behind Jimmy's death try to get Johnny to take a dive.
Who directed Fighting Fools?
Fighting Fools was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Fighting Fools?
The principal cast of Fighting Fools includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Frankie Darro, Lyle Talbot.
When was Fighting Fools released and how long is it?
Fighting Fools was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.