Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad_
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.
Starring
Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad was released 78 years ago in 1948.
Overview
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 figh...
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 14m.
CAST (20)
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
FH
Frank Hyers
Ralph
JS
Jack Shea
Jeff Lundy
JR
Jack Roper
Waldo
Horace McMahon
Looie
Jack Overman
Truck Driver
Eddie Gribbon
Scranton
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Michael Mark
Pop Palooka
ES
Evelynne Smith
Truck Driver's Wife
Geneva Gray
Hat Check Girl
JI
John Indrisano
Referee
Frank Reicher
Dr. MacKenzie
JN
Jay Norris
Stevie
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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.
How long is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
The cast of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad includes Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox, John Hubbard, Patricia Dane.
What is the rating of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama