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COMEDY . 1948 . 1h 14m . 6.0/10

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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

6.0/10

Rating

1h 14m

Runtime

1948

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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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.

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Cast

Joe Kirkwood Jr. stars as Joe Palooka in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad.

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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 Kirkwood Jr.

Leon Errol

Elyse Knox

John Hubbard

Charles Kennedy

Patricia Dane

Charles Cane

Wally Vernon

FH

Frank Hyers

Ralph

JS

Jack Shea

Jeff Lundy

JR

Jack Roper

Waldo

Horace McMahon

Jack Overman

Eddie Gribbon

Sarah Padden

Michael Mark

Michael Mark

Pop Palooka

ES

Evelynne Smith

Truck Driver's Wife

Geneva Gray

JI

John Indrisano

Referee

Frank Reicher

JN

Jay Norris

Stevie

DETAILS

Release

February 7, 1948

Status

Released

Runtime

74 min (1h 14m)

Country

United States

Rating

6.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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