Knockout
“From Champ to Chump!”
Synopsis
Johnny Rocket (Arthur Kennedy) needs to fight one more match to have enough money to get married to Angela (Olympe Bradna) and start on his dream to run and then own a gym. However, his manager makes sure that this does not happen and eventually Johnny embraces being a fighter, but Angela becomes increasingly unhappy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Coates Webster
- Original Title
- Knockout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
M. Coates Webster, Michael Fessier
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knockout
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What is Knockout about?
Johnny Rocket (Arthur Kennedy) needs to fight one more match to have enough money to get married to Angela (Olympe Bradna) and start on his dream to run and then own a gym. However, his manager makes sure that this does not happen and eventually Johnny embraces being a fighter, but Angela becomes increasingly unhappy.
Who directed Knockout?
Knockout was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Knockout?
The principal cast of Knockout includes Arthur Kennedy, Anthony Quinn, Olympe Bradna, Virginia Field, Cliff Edwards.
When was Knockout released and how long is it?
Knockout was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.