

Killer McCoy
1947-12-01 · 104 min · ★ 6.3
Tommy McCoy grew up poor and scrappy. As a young man he discovers that he can fight with his powerful right arm. He becomes successful at boxing, however he has an alcoholic father.
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- Directors
- Roy Rowland
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mickey RooneyTommy McCoy / Killer McCoy
Brian DonlevyJim Caighn
Ann BlythSheila Carrson
James DunnBrian McCoy
Tom TullyCecil Y. Walsh
Sam LeveneHappy
Walter SandeBill Thorne
Mickey KnoxJohnny Martin
James BellFather Patrick Ryan
Gloria HoldenMrs. Laura McCoy
Bob SteeleSailor Graves
Frank MayoMan at Bar (uncredited)
Milburn StoneHenchman (uncredited)
Shelley WintersWaitress / Autograph Hound (uncredited)
John GeorgeMan at Gym (uncredited)
Douglas CroftDanny Burns, Newsboy
Eve MarchMrs. Martin
David ClarkePete Mariola
June StoreyArleneTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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