Knockout (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1941, Knockout is a drama and romance film directed by William Clemens, running about 73 minutes. “From Champ to Chump!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Rocket (Arthur Kennedy) needs to fight one more match to have enough money to get married to Angela (Olympe Bradna) and start on his dream to run and then own a gym. However, his manager makes sure that this does not happen and eventually Johnny embraces being a fighter, but Angela becomes increasingly unhappy.
Who’s in it. Knockout stars Arthur Kennedy as Johnny Rocket, Anthony Quinn as Harry Trego, Olympe Bradna as Angela Grinnelli and Virginia Field as Gloria Van Ness, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Knockout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knockout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knockout (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knockout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Knockout worth watching?
- Knockout holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knockout?
- Knockout stars Arthur Kennedy, Anthony Quinn, Olympe Bradna, Virginia Field and Cliff Edwards.
- When was Knockout released?
- Knockout was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.