The Pittsburgh Kid
"Billy Conn, The Pittsburgh Kid Himself...in a story of the boxing world. An action plus story of a Pug and his women."
Originally released in 1941. The Pittsburgh Kid is a action/drama film. directed by Jack Townley. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billy Conn, Jean Parker, and Dick Purcell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pittsburgh Kid about?
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...
Who directed The Pittsburgh Kid?
The Pittsburgh Kid was directed by Jack Townley.
How long is The Pittsburgh Kid?
The Pittsburgh Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Pittsburgh Kid released?
The Pittsburgh Kid was released on August 29, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pittsburgh Kid?
The main cast of The Pittsburgh Kid includes Billy Conn, Jean Parker, Dick Purcell, Alan Baxter, Veda Ann Borg.