Tough Kid (1938)

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a ... See full summary »

Director:

Howard Bretherton

Writers:

Brenda Weisberg (story), Wellyn Totman (screenplay)

Stars:

Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Frankie Darro	...	'Skipper' Murphy
Dick Purcell	...	'Red' Murphy
Judith Allen	...	Ruth Lane
Lillian Elliott	...	Katie Murphy
Don Rowan	...	Bill Grogan
William Ruhl	...	Monk, Club Owner
Lew Kelly	...	Regan, the Policeman
Ralph Peters	...	Blackie, a Thug
Max Marx	...	Britt, a Thug
Jean Joyce	...	Miss Grace, Radford's Nurse
Cliff Howell	...	Radio Commentator
Joe Lynch	...	Henchman
Wilbur Mack	...	'Doc' Radford, posing as Dr. Churchill

Storyline

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.

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Plot Keywords:

trainer | gambling | syndicate | policeman | threat | 

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Taglines:

A plucky Irish kid sees red when crooked gamblers work the double-cross on his big brother...and starts a one-man war to put them in the big house! (original poster)

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 December 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Punhos de Aço

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monogram Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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