Joe Palooka, Champ
1946, English. Directed by Reginald Le Borg.
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After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 26 May 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cy Endfield, Albert DePina
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What Joe Palooka, Champ is based on
Joe Palooka, Champ is based on Joe Palooka, a comics character by Ham Fisher.
Comics character
Joe Palooka
By Ham Fisher
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1947 · 7.0/10
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Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948 · 8.0/10
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Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
1948 · 7.5/10
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Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
1949 · 6.5/10
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Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
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Joe Palooka, Champ: quick answers
What should I watch before Joe Palooka, Champ?
Watch Palooka (1934) first.
What comes after Joe Palooka, Champ?
Next in the series: Gentleman Joe Palooka (1946), Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947), and Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948).
Is Joe Palooka, Champ worth watching?
Joe Palooka, Champ doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Joe Palooka, Champ?
Joe Palooka, Champ runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Joe Palooka, Champ have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Joe Palooka, Champ. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Joe Palooka, Champ parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Joe Palooka, Champ is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Joe Palooka, Champ on?
Joe Palooka, Champ isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1946. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joe Palooka, Champ?
If you liked Joe Palooka, Champ, try Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Jim Jefferies: Freedumb.
Who directed Joe Palooka, Champ?
Joe Palooka, Champ (1946) was directed by Reginald Le Borg and stars Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Elyse Knox.
What is Joe Palooka, Champ based on?
Joe Palooka, Champ is based on Joe Palooka, a comics character by Ham Fisher.