The Big Punch
“He kissed his way into trouble... and had to fight his way out!!!”
Synopsis
Gangsters frame a boxer for murder when he refuses to throw a fight.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sherry Shourds
- Screenplay & Story
- George Carleton Brown, Bernard Girard
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- The Big Punch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sherry Shourds
George Carleton Brown, Bernard Girard
William Lava
Carl E. Guthrie
Frank Magee
Saul Elkins
Department Leadership Roster
Sherry Shourds
Director
Bernard Girard
Writer
Saul Elkins
Producer
Frank Magee
Editor
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
William Lava
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Punch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Punch about?
Gangsters frame a boxer for murder when he refuses to throw a fight.
Who directed The Big Punch?
The Big Punch was directed by Sherry Shourds.
Who stars in The Big Punch?
The principal cast of The Big Punch includes Wayne Morris, Lois Maxwell, Gordon MacRae, Mary Stuart, Anthony Warde.
When was The Big Punch released and how long is it?
The Big Punch was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Punch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Punch was composed by William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Punch?
The Big Punch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).