Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
“JOE'S PLAYING WITH DYNAMITE...IN A Streamlined PACKAGE! What thrills...when he tangles with international crooks...while a sultry beauty tries to wreck his romance!”
Synopsis
Joe heads for South America to fight the Latin champ. Shipboard, he helps federal agents fight counterfeiters. He also spars with love interest Anne Howe.
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Top Cast
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Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Marcel Journet
Anton Kindel
Sheila Ryan
Myra Madison
Harry Lewis
Chick Bennett
Frank Sully
Looie
Ian Wolfe
Professor Lilliquist
Sam Hayes
Fight Announcer
Walter Sande
Austin
Douglass Dumbrille
Captain Lance
Douglas Fowley
Thurston
Eddie Gribbon
Canvasback
Sonny Chorre
Angelo Cardona
Ralph Graves
Dr. Colman
Martín Garralaga
Announcer
Roland Dupree
Bellboy
Gertrude Messinger
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Le Borg
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blankfort, Cy Endfield
- Original Title
- Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Le Borg
Henry Blankfort, Cy Endfield, Ham Fisher
William A. Sickner
Warren Adams, Otho Lovering
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Le Borg
Director
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
Screenplay
Hal E. Chester
Producer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Warren Adams
Editor
Otho Lovering
Editor
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 in the Counterpunch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch about?
Joe heads for South America to fight the Latin champ. Shipboard, he helps federal agents fight counterfeiters. He also spars with love interest Anne Howe.
Who directed Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch?
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch was directed by Reginald Le Borg.
Who stars in Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch?
The principal cast of Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Elyse Knox, Marcel Journet, Sheila Ryan.
When was Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch released and how long is it?
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch based on a book or true story?
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch?
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).