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Joe Palooka, Champ
“OUT OF THE COMICS...INTO YOUR HEART! Everybody's Favorites Brought To Life In A Rousing Action-Romance!”
8.0 / 10• 1946• 1h 10m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
Cast & Crew
Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Lead
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Eduardo Ciannelli
Florini
Joe Sawyer
Lefty
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eugene
Warren Hymer
Ira Eyler
Robert Kent
Ronnie Brewster
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Reginald Le Borg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Joe Palooka, Champ is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
