Keep Punching (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Keep Punching is a drama and crime film directed by John Clein, running about 81 minutes. “THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS With a Terrific Cast of Colored Stars” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry Jackson, known as Little Dynamite, is a Golden Gloves champion, who agrees to turn professional when approached by fight manager Ed Watson, despite the opposition raised by his father and Fanny Singleton, his sweetheart.
Who’s in it. Keep Punching stars Henry Armstrong as Henry Jackson, Willie Bryant as Frank Harrison, Mae E. Johnson as Jerry Jordan (as Mae Johnson) and Hamtree Harrington as 'Windy' Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Keep Punching has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep Punching page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep Punching tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep Punching (1939)?
- In US, Keep Punching is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Keep Punching worth watching?
- Keep Punching holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keep Punching?
- Keep Punching stars Henry Armstrong, Willie Bryant, Mae E. Johnson, Hamtree Harrington and Canada Lee.
- When was Keep Punching released?
- Keep Punching was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.