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Release Year1941
Runtime1h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes1
DirectorJack Townley
WritersEarl Felton, Houston Branch
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Pittsburgh Kid
About The Pittsburgh Kid
Unable to sign boxer Joe Louis to movie contract, Republic Pictures had to make do with the losers of Louis' heavyweight championship bouts. One of these was Billy Conn, who after being knocked out by Louis in the 13th round awakened to star in the Republic programmer The Pittsburgh Kid. The story finds clean-limned pugilist Conn (playing himself) being managed by pretty Patricia Mallory.
Directed by Jack Townley, The Pittsburgh Kid leans on a strong ensemble — Billy Conn, Jean Parker, Dick Purcell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1941.
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