Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948)
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.
Director: Reginald Le Borg
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 7, 1948
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Ham Fisher (Characters)
- Bernard D. Shamberg (Story)
- Ralph S. Lewis (Story)
- John Bright (Screenplay)
Cinematography: William A. Sickner
Editing: Roy V. Livingston
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
based on comic, boxing
More Films by Director: Reginald Le Borg
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad stars Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox, John Hubbard, Patricia Dane, Charles Cane.
- How long is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad produced?
- Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
- The themes of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.