Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Seen it?1949 | 66 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Ghost World or When the Wind Blows, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 867 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cy Endfield
- 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