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Bowery Bombshell (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1946, Bowery Bombshell is a comedy film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 65 minutes. “DID YOU EVER SEE AN ATOM BOMB WALKING!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Slip (Leo Gorcey), Sach (Huntz Hall), Bobby (Bobby Jordan), Whitey (William Benedict) and Chuck (David Gorcey) unsuccessfully try to sell a dilapidated car to a street cleaner for a fabulous amount, so they can get enough money to save Louie's (Bernard Gorcey) Malt Shop. Sidewalk photographer Cathy Smith (Teala Loring) snaps a pictures of three bank robbers as they are fleeing a robbery but when the Bowery Boys and Cathy realize that Sach is also in the photograph, they break into the photo lab to destroy the negative, which might make the police think Sach was involved in the robbery.

Who’s in it. Bowery Bombshell stars Leo Gorcey as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Horace Debussy 'Sach' Jones, William Benedict as Whitey and Bobby Jordan as Bobby, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bowery Bombshell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bowery Bombshell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bowery Bombshell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bowery Bombshell (1946)?
In US, Bowery Bombshell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bowery Bombshell worth watching?
Bowery Bombshell holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bowery Bombshell?
Bowery Bombshell stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, William Benedict, Bobby Jordan and David Gorcey.
When was Bowery Bombshell released?
Bowery Bombshell was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.