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The Kid from Brooklyn

1946 · Movie · NR · 113 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.

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Details
Years
1946
Release date
1946-03-21
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
113 min
Max quality
SD
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (14 votes)

Themes

  • sports
  • remake

Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Z. McLeod