Keep Punching
"THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS With a Terrific Cast of Colored Stars"
Originally released in 1939. Keep Punching is a drama/crime film. directed by John Clein. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Armstrong, Willie Bryant, and Mae E. Johnson
Synopsis
Henry Jackson, known as Little Dynamite, is a Golden Gloves champion, who agrees to turn professional when approached by fight manager Ed Watson, despite the opposition raised by his father and Fanny Singleton, his sweetheart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Armstrong
as Henry Jackson
Willie Bryant
as Frank Harrison
Mae E. Johnson
as Jerry Jordan (as Mae Johnson)
Hamtree Harrington
as 'Windy' Butler
Canada Lee
as Speedy Joe Williams (Henry's Trainer)
Lionel Monagas
as Eddie 'Ed' Watson (Henry's Manager)
Francine Everett
as Fanny Singleton
Dooley Wilson
as Baron Skinner (as Arthur 'Dooley' Wilson)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- M.C. Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keep Punching about?
Henry Jackson, known as Little Dynamite, is a Golden Gloves champion, who agrees to turn professional when approached by fight manager Ed Watson, despite the opposition raised by his father and Fan...
Who directed Keep Punching?
Keep Punching was directed by John Clein.
How long is Keep Punching?
Keep Punching has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Keep Punching released?
Keep Punching was released on January 2, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Keep Punching?
The main cast of Keep Punching includes Henry Armstrong, Willie Bryant, Mae E. Johnson, Hamtree Harrington, Canada Lee.