Sunday Punch
Synopsis
Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.
Top Cast
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William Lundigan
Ken Burke
Jean Rogers
Judy
Dan Dailey
Ole
Guy Kibbee
'Pops' Muller
J. Carrol Naish
Matt Bassler
Connie Gilchrist
Ma Galestrum
Sam Levene
Roscoe
Leo Gorcey
'Biff'
Rags Ragland
'Killer' Connolly
Johnny Mitchell
'Baby' Fitzroy (as Douglass Newland)
Anthony Caruso
Nat Cucci
Dane Clark
Phil Grogan (uncredited)
Ava Gardner
Ringsider (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Ringside spectator at Ole's first fight (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin, Fay Kanin
- Original Score
- David Snell, Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Sunday Punch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Michael Kanin, Fay Kanin, Allen Rivkin
David Snell, Daniele Amfitheatrof
Paul Vogel
Albert Akst
Irving Starr
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Michael Kanin
Screenplay
Allen Rivkin
Writer
Fay Kanin
Screenplay
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Albert Akst
Editor
Irving Starr
Producer
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sunday Punch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Punch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunday Punch about?
Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.
Who directed Sunday Punch?
Sunday Punch was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Sunday Punch?
The principal cast of Sunday Punch includes William Lundigan, Jean Rogers, Dan Dailey, Guy Kibbee, J. Carrol Naish.
When was Sunday Punch released and how long is it?
Sunday Punch was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday Punch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday Punch was composed by David Snell, Daniele Amfitheatrof.