Joe Palooka, Champ
“OUT OF THE COMICS...INTO YOUR HEART! Everybody's Favorites Brought To Life In A Rousing Action-Romance!”
Synopsis
After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
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Top Cast
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Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Eduardo Ciannelli
Florini
Joe Sawyer
Lefty
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eugene
Warren Hymer
Ira Eyler
Robert Kent
Ronnie Brewster
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Joe Louis
Himself
Sam McDaniel
Smoky
J. Farrell MacDonald
Long-Count Bowman
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Stafford
Carol Hughes
Mrs. Van Pragg
Eddie Gribbon
Louie, the Louisiana Lion
Manuel Ángeles Ortiz
Manuel Ortiz
Henry Armstrong
Henry Armstrong
Jo Ann Marlowe
Rosie Palooka
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Endfield, Albert DePina
- Original Title
- Joe Palooka, Champ
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Cy Endfield, Albert DePina, Ham Fisher
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Hal E. Chester
Producer
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Cy Endfield
Screenplay
Albert DePina
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 Joe Palooka, Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Palooka, Champ about?
After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
Who directed Joe Palooka, Champ?
Joe Palooka, Champ was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Joe Palooka, Champ?
The principal cast of Joe Palooka, Champ includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Elyse Knox, Eduardo Ciannelli, Joe Sawyer.
When was Joe Palooka, Champ released and how long is it?
Joe Palooka, Champ was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Joe Palooka, Champ based on a book or true story?
Joe Palooka, Champ is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Palooka, Champ?
Joe Palooka, Champ holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).