Alias the Champ (1949)
1h
Running Time
October 15, 1949Release Date
Alias the Champ (1949)
1h
Running Time
October 15, 1949Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Robert Rockwell
Police Lt. Ron Peterson
Barbra Fuller
Colette LaRue
Barbra Fuller
Colette LaRue
Audrey Long
Lorraine Connors
James Nolan
Al Merlo
George Blair
Director
Sammy Menacker
Sammy Menacker
Albert DeMond
Writer
Joseph Crehan
Tim Murphy
Stanley Wilson
Composer
John Hamilton
Police Commissioner Bronson
John MacBurnie
Cinematographer
Stephen Chase
Dist. Atty. Gould
Harold Minter
Editor
Frank J. Scannell
Bert Tracy
John Harmon
Chuck Lyons
Frank Yaconelli
Headwaiter
Emmett Vogan
Doc Morgan
John Wald
TV Announcer (voice)
Gorgeous George
Gorgeous George
Mike Ruby
Referee
Jimmy Lennon Sr.
Ring Announcer
Henry Kulky
Bomber Kulkovich - Wrestler
Billy Varga
Billy Varga - Wrestler
Bobby Managoff
Bobby Managoff - Wrestler
George Temple
George Temple - Wrestler
Tor Johnson
Super Swedish Angel - Wrestler
Jack "Sockeye" McDonald
Jack 'Sockeye' McDonald - Wrestler
Brandon Beach
Spectator (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Sam Flint
Ring Doctor (uncredited)
Harry Monty
Giant Killer (uncredited)
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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.