The Pittsburgh Kid

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Billy Conn, The Pittsburgh Kid Himself...in a story of the boxing world. An action plus story of a Pug and his women.

Released August 29, 1941

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 16m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Pittsburgh Kid


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Republic Pictures

    United States

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