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Alias the Champ is a 1949 American crime film directed by George Blair and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller, Audrey Long, James Nolan, John Harmon, Sammy Menacker and Joseph Crehan. The film was released on October 15, 1949, by Republic Pictures.
Alias the Champ: Directed by George Blair. With Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller, Audrey Long, James Nolan. New York gangsters trying to muscle in on the California wrestling scene come up against a wrestler who won't knuckle under.
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- Action, Comedy, Crime
- George Blair
- 1949-10-15
Film Details. Also Known As. Pardon My Toe Hold. Genre. Crime. Sports. Release Date. Oct 15, 1949. Premiere Information.
- George Blair, Jack Lacey
- Robert Rockwell
Alias the Champ. Gorgeous George gets framed for murder in the ring as part of a plot by gangsters to cash in on wrestling money.
- Crime, Drama
- Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller, Audrey Long
- George Blair
Alias the Champ (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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. George Blair. Director. Albert DeMond. Writer.
Alias the Champ. Summaries. New York gangsters trying to muscle in on the California wrestling scene come up against a wrestler who won't knuckle under. They frame him for a murder, and his manager and a cop set out to clear his name, catch the real killers and save the reputation of the sport of wrestling. — frankfob2@yahoo.com. Synopsis.
