Alias the Champ
“Wait'll You See Gorgeous George”
Synopsis
Slammin’ Sammy Menacker is killed in the ring, and Gorgeous George is arrested for murder. Out to clear his name is his manager Lorraine and cop Ron Peterson, who was already on the scene to investigate the Mob’s influence on pro wrestling.
Top Cast
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Robert Rockwell
Ron Peterson
Barbra Fuller
Colette LaRue
Audrey Long
Lorraine Connors
James Nolan
Al Merlo
John Harmon
Chuck Lyons
Sammy Menacker
Sammy Menacker
Joseph Crehan
Tim Murphy
John Hamilton
Police Commissioner Bronson
Stephen Chase
Dist. Atty. Gould
Frank J. Scannell
Bert Tracy
Frank Yaconelli
Headwaiter
Emmett Vogan
Doc Morgan
John Wald
TV Announcer (voice)
Gorgeous George
Gorgeous George
Mike Ruby
Referee
Jimmy Lennon Sr.
Ring Announcer
Henry Kulky
Bomber Kulkovich - Wrestler
Billy Varga
Billy Varga - Wrestler
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Score
- Stanley Wilson, Richard Cherwin
- Original Title
- Alias the Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Albert DeMond
Stanley Wilson, Richard Cherwin
John MacBurnie
Harold Minter
Department Leadership Roster
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Harold Minter
Editor
Albert DeMond
Writer
George Blair
Director
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 Alias the Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alias the Champ about?
Slammin’ Sammy Menacker is killed in the ring, and Gorgeous George is arrested for murder. Out to clear his name is his manager Lorraine and cop Ron Peterson, who was already on the scene to investigate the Mob’s influence on pro wrestling.
Who directed Alias the Champ?
Alias the Champ was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Alias the Champ?
The principal cast of Alias the Champ includes Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller, Audrey Long, James Nolan, John Harmon.
When was Alias the Champ released and how long is it?
Alias the Champ was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Alias the Champ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alias the Champ was composed by Stanley Wilson, Richard Cherwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alias the Champ?
Alias the Champ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).