Keep 'Em Slugging (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1943, Keep 'Em Slugging is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 60 minutes. “THE DEAD END KIDS think their way out of trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of tough street kids decide to go straight and get jobs in order to free draft-age men for the war effort. However, because of their past tangles with the law, they can't find anybody who'll hire them. Finally one of them gets a job at the department store where his sister works, but runs afoul of a store executive who is in league with a ring of hijackers.
Who’s in it. Keep 'Em Slugging stars Huntz Hall as Pig, Bobby Jordan as Tommy, Gabriel Dell as String and Norman Abbott as Ape, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Keep 'Em Slugging 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 Keep 'Em Slugging page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep 'Em Slugging tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep 'Em Slugging (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Keep 'Em Slugging change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Keep 'Em Slugging worth watching?
- Keep 'Em Slugging holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keep 'Em Slugging?
- Keep 'Em Slugging stars Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell, Norman Abbott and Evelyn Ankers.
- When was Keep 'Em Slugging released?
- Keep 'Em Slugging was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.