Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948, English. Directed by Reginald Le Borg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 7 February 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Bright, Ralph S. Lewis, Bernard D. Shamberg
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What Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is based on
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is based on Joe Palooka, a comics character by Ham Fisher.
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Joe Palooka
By Ham Fisher
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Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad: quick answers
What should I watch before Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Watch Palooka (1934), Joe Palooka, Champ (1946), Gentleman Joe Palooka (1946), and Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947) first.
What comes after Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Next in the series: Joe Palooka in Winner Take All (1948), Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (1949), and Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch (1949).
Is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad worth watching?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad on?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 February 1948. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
If you liked Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad, try Chloe and Theo, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Class Act.
Who directed Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948) was directed by Reginald Le Borg and stars Joe Kirkwood Jr., Leon Errol, Elyse Knox.
What is Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad based on?
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad is based on Joe Palooka, a comics character by Ham Fisher.