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The Pittsburgh Kid

1941 • 1h16m Action, Drama

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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.

Details

Director

Jack Townley

Screenplay

Earl Felton

Houston Branch

Cast

Billy Conn

Jean Parker

Dick Purcell

Release date

8/29/1941

Status

Released

Origin country

US