Terrible Joe Moran (1984)

TV Movie  -  120 min  -  Drama
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A wheelchair-bound, former boxer deals with his long estranged granddaughter whom is seeking financial help for her writing career and helping her loser boyfriend get out of debt with the local mob.

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Writer:

Frank Cucci
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Cagney ...
Joe Moran
Art Carney ...
Tony
Ellen Barkin ...
Ronnie
Peter Gallagher ...
Nick
Joseph Sirola ...
Capo
Ed Koch ...
Moe
Floyd Patterson Floyd Patterson ...
Himself
Harris Laskawy Harris Laskawy ...
Minty
Lawrence Tierney ...
Pico
Terrance Ellis ...
Young Hopeful (as Terry Ellis)
Peter DeAnello Peter DeAnello ...
Young Boxer
Susan Lowden Susan Lowden ...
Lady with Dog
Anna Berger Anna Berger ...
Real Estate Agent
Andrew MacMillan Andrew MacMillan ...
Announcer
Maurice Shrog Maurice Shrog ...
Benny the Wino
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Storyline

James Cagney (in his final role) plays a wheelchair-bound former boxing champion whose long estraged granddaughter, an aspiring writer, pops back in his life first searching for money to help her ne'er-do-well boyfriend get off the hook with mafia types for various loans, and later she redevelops a familial bond with the old man. Written by Matt Patay  

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Plot Keywords:

Boxer | Writer | New York | Irish American | New York City  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El terrible Joe Moran See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robert Halmi See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(including commercials)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Due to the aftereffects of a stroke, James Cagney was unable to properly articulate his dialog during shooting. In the finished film, his voice is actually dubbed by impressionist Rich Little. See more »

Connections

Features Winner Take All (1932) See more »