Overview
Tommy McCoy grew up poor and scrappy. As a young man he discovers that he can fight with his powerful right arm. He becomes successful at boxing, however he has an alcoholic father.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by David Snell
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Joseph Ruttenberg
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Frederick Hazlitt BrennanWriter
- George BruceStory
- Thomas LennonStory
- George OppenheimerStory
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 1, 1947
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Mickey RooneyTommy McCoy / Killer McCoy
Brian DonlevyJim Caighn
Ann BlythSheila Carrson
James DunnBrian McCoy
Tom TullyCecil Y. Walsh
Sam LeveneHappy
Walter SandeBill Thorne
Mickey KnoxJohnny Martin
James BellFather Patrick Ryan
Gloria HoldenMrs. Laura McCoy
Bob SteeleSailor Graves
Frank MayoMan at Bar (uncredited)
Milburn StoneHenchman (uncredited)
Shelley WintersWaitress / Autograph Hound (uncredited)
John GeorgeMan at Gym (uncredited)
Douglas CroftDanny Burns, Newsboy
Eve MarchMrs. Martin
David ClarkePete Mariola
June StoreyArlene- Eric RobertsJoe
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