

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
1949-03-06 · 66 min · ★ 6.5
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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- Directors
- Cy Endfield
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Leon ErrolKnobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.Joe Palooka
Lina RomayMaxine
David BruceTom Conway
George O'HanlonLouie
Virginia WellesAnne Howe
Greg McClureDutch Grady
Taylor HolmesDr. Benson
Ian MacDonaldMike
Lou LubinTalmadge
Lyle TalbotLt. Muldoon
Benny BakerFight Secretary
Eddie GribbonCanvasback
Frances OsborneWardrobe Mistress
Harry HaydenCommissioner Harris
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