Movie Description
Alias the Champ
(1949)Overview
Slammin’ Sammy Menacker is killed in the ring, and Gorgeous George (in his only film appearance) is arrested for murder. Out to clear his name is his manager Lorraine and cop Ron Peterson, who was already on the scene to investigate the Mob’s influence on pro wrestling.
Featured Crew
- Director : George Blair
- Writer : Albert DeMond
- Editor : Harold Minter
- Cast : Robert Rockwell,Barbra Fuller,Audrey Long,James Nolan,John Harmon,Sammy Menacker,Joseph Crehan,John Hamilton,Stephen Chase,Frank J. Scannell,Frank Yaconelli,Emmett Vogan,John Wald,Gorgeous George,Mike Ruby,Jimmy Lennon Sr.,Henry Kulky,Billy Varga,Bobby Managoff,George Temple,Tor Johnson,Jack "Sockeye" McDonald,Brandon Beach,Gail Bonney,Sam Flint,Harry Monty,Carl Switzer,William H. O'Brien
Cast
Ron Peterson
Colette LaRue
Lorraine Connors
Al Merlo
Chuck Lyons
Sammy Menacker
Tim Murphy
Police Commissioner Bronson
Dist. Atty. Gould
Bert Tracy
Headwaiter
Doc Morgan
TV Announcer (voice)
Gorgeous George
Referee
Ring Announcer
Bomber Kulkovich - Wrestler
Billy Varga - Wrestler
Bobby Managoff - Wrestler
George Temple - Wrestler
Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler
Jack "Sockeye" McDonald - Wrestler
Spectator (uncredited)
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Ring Doctor (uncredited)
Giant Killer (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Audience Spectator (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleAlias the Champ
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-10-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- Action
- Comedy
- Crime
