Fighting Fools (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, Fighting Fools is a comedy film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. The boys are working at the local boxing arena where their friend, Jimmy Higgins, is boxing. During a crooked match Jimmy is killed. The boys seek out his older brother, Johnny, a former boxer who gave up the sport rather than go crooked, and help train him to get back in the ring. They try to get him a shot at the title, and when they do the same crooked gangsters that were behind Jimmy's death try to get Johnny to take a dive.
Who’s in it. Fighting Fools stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Sach, Gabriel Dell as Gabe Moreno and Frankie Darro as Johnny Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fighting Fools has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fighting Fools (1949)?
- In US, Fighting Fools is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fighting Fools worth watching?
- Fighting Fools holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting Fools?
- Fighting Fools stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Frankie Darro and Lyle Talbot.
- When was Fighting Fools released?
- Fighting Fools was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.