Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Synopsis
Gangsters frame Joe on a drunk charge and a murder rap so they can put their own fighter into a big event. Joe investigates in an attempt to prove his innocence.
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Top Cast
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Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Lina Romay
Maxine
David Bruce
Tom Conway
George O'Hanlon
Louie
Virginia Welles
Anne Howe
Greg McClure
Dutch Grady
Taylor Holmes
Dr. Benson
Ian MacDonald
Mike
Lou Lubin
Talmadge
Bert Conway
Pee Wee
Lyle Talbot
Lt. Muldoon
Benny Baker
Fight Secretary
Eddie Gribbon
Canvasback
Jack Roper
Scranton
Frances Osborne
Wardrobe Mistress
Harry Hayden
Commissioner Harris
Frank Fenton
Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Prager
- Original Title
- Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Stanley Prager, Ham Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Prager
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
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 Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
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What is Joe Palooka in the Big Fight about?
Gangsters frame Joe on a drunk charge and a murder rap so they can put their own fighter into a big event. Joe investigates in an attempt to prove his innocence.
Who directed Joe Palooka in the Big Fight?
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Joe Palooka in the Big Fight?
The principal cast of Joe Palooka in the Big Fight includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Lina Romay, David Bruce, George O'Hanlon.
When was Joe Palooka in the Big Fight released and how long is it?
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Joe Palooka in the Big Fight based on a book or true story?
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Palooka in the Big Fight?
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).