Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Synopsis
Joe Palooka goes blind during a fight. An operation restores his vision, but he's told not to fight for a year. His trainer Knobby has picked up another fighter, but gangsters are pressing him to fix fights. Joe decides to risk his eyesight to save Knobby's honor.
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Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
John Hubbard
Charles Kennedy
Patricia Dane
Iris March
Charles Cane
George Wendell
Wally Vernon
Archie Stone
Frank Hyers
Ralph
Jack Shea
Jeff Lundy
Jack Roper
Waldo
Horace McMahon
Looie
Jack Overman
Truck Driver
Eddie Gribbon
Scranton
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Michael Mark
Pop Palooka
Evelynne Smith
Truck Driver's Wife
Geneva Gray
Hat Check Girl
John Indrisano
Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bright
- Original Title
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
John Bright, Ham Fisher, Ralph S. Lewis, Bernard D. Shamberg
William A. Sickner
Roy V. Livingston
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
John Bright
Screenplay
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Roy V. Livingston
Editor
Lorraine MacLean
Costume Design
Hal E. Chester
Producer
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 in Fighting Mad
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What is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad about?
Joe Palooka goes blind during a fight. An operation restores his vision, but he's told not to fight for a year. His trainer Knobby has picked up another fighter, but gangsters are pressing him to fix fights. Joe decides to risk his eyesight to save Knobby's honor.
Who directed Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
The principal cast of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad includes Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox, John Hubbard, Patricia Dane.
When was Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad released and how long is it?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad based on a book or true story?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).