Killer McCoy (1947): Cast & Plot
Killer McCoy is a 1947 drama directed by Roy Rowland, starring Mickey Rooney as Tommy McCoy / Killer McCoy, Gloria Holden and James Dunn. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer McCoy About?
The premise of Killer McCoy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tommy McCoy grows up poor and scrappy, discovering as a young man that his powerful right arm makes him a natural fighter. He channels this talent into a successful boxing career, all while dealing with the challenges posed by his deeply alcoholic father.
Killer McCoy Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- prizefighter
- prizefighting
- bare chested male
- character name as title
- nickname in title
- surname in title
- bookmaker
- cuba libre
- champagne
- daughter
- cigar smoking
- sewing machine
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- pool hustler
- kidnapping
Killer McCoy Cast & Characters
Mickey Rooney leads the cast as Tommy McCoy / Killer McCoy, with Gloria Holden as Mrs. Laura McCoy and James Dunn as Brian McCoy. Directed by Roy Rowland; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Rowland
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Mickey Rooney as Tommy McCoy / Killer McCoy - Gloria Holden as Mrs. Laura McCoy
- James Dunn as Brian McCoy
- James Bell as Father Patrick Ryan
Also Starring in Killer McCoy
· 16 more- Mickey Knox Johnny Martin
- Eve March Mrs. Martin
- Brian Donlevy Jim Caighn
- Ann Blyth Sheila Carrson
- Tom Tully Cecil Y. Walsh
- Eric Roberts Joe
- Shelley Winters Waitress / Autograph Hound (uncredited)
- Bob Steele Sailor Graves
- Frank Mayo Man at Bar (uncredited)
- John George Man at Gym (uncredited)
- Walter Sande Bill Thorne
- Milburn Stone Henchman (uncredited)
- Sam Levene Happy
- David Clarke Pete Mariola
- June Storey Arlene
- Douglas Croft Danny Burns, Newsboy
More from Roy Rowland
More films directed by Roy Rowland: Man Called Gringo, Gunfighters of Casa Grande, The Girl Hunters and Seven Hills of Rome.
Killer McCoy Plot Summary
What happens in Killer McCoy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tommy McCoy is a tough city kid who earns his living as a pool hustler and a street newsboy, while his father, Brian McCoy, a former song-and-dance man, squanders the family fortune on drink while waiting for vaudeville to return. The pair perform with their act at a charity amateur boxing event sponsored by the local priest, Father Patrick Ryan, and Tommy sees a chance to settle a score with a rival newsboy by stepping into the ring. That impulsive decision kicks off a bold ascent into professional boxing, as he gradually adds weight and muscle and earns qualification for lightweight bouts.
Full summary
The whole story of Killer McCoy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Killer McCoy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's protagonist who starts as a street newsboy?
Killer McCoy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Punhos de Ouro” and “McCoy aux poings d'or”.
- Also known as
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- Punhos de Ouro
- McCoy aux poings d'or
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Killer McCoy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killer McCoy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer McCoy?
Killer McCoy runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Killer McCoy released?
Killer McCoy was released on December 1, 1947.
Who directed Killer McCoy?
Killer McCoy was directed by Roy Rowland.
More films by Roy Rowland Who is in the cast of Killer McCoy?
Killer McCoy stars Mickey Rooney as Tommy McCoy / Killer McCoy, Gloria Holden as Mrs. Laura McCoy and James Dunn as Brian McCoy, among 20 credited actors.
Does Killer McCoy have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer McCoy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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