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Joe Palooka, Champ

Joe Palooka, a young and talented boxer, is discovered by manager Knobby Walsh and trained to take on the champion. However, their success is threatened by mobsters who seek to make life difficult for Joe and his socialite girlfriend Anne. The film features appearances by several notable boxing s...

Fight manager Knobby Walsh trains boxer Al Costa for the heavyweight championship, but gangster Florini steals him away. Knobby finds a new fighter, Joe Palooka, a natural boxer from a small town, with the help of society girl Anne Howe. Joe wins several matches and trains for the championship, but his training is disrupted by a party where he's embarrassed by a snobby friend, causing tensions with Knobby and Anne.

Info about Joe Palooka, Champ

Studio(s): Monogram Pictures

Originally Released: United States, May 26, 1946

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Sport

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