Terrible Joe Moran

Terrible Joe Moran is a 1984 American made-for-television drama film directed by Joseph Sargent and starring James Cagney in his final role, Art Carney, and Ellen Barkin. The film, about an aging ex-boxer (Cagney) who needs to use a wheelchair for mobility, won an Emmy Award in 1984. Clips from Cagney's 1932 boxing picture Winner Take All were used to illustrate the character's earlier career. Reportedly, impressionist Rich Little dubbed much—if not all—of the Cagney dialog, as the stroke afflicted actor slurred his words and the decision was made to replace his voice with that of Little doing a Cagney impersonation.

The script was originally written for Katharine Hepburn. After she bowed out, the lead part was rewritten for Cagney.

Cast

 * James Cagney as Joe Moran
 * Art Carney as Tony
 * Ellen Barkin as Ronnie
 * Peter Gallagher as Nick
 * Lawrence Tierney as Pico
 * Floyd Patterson as Himself
 * Edward I. Koch as Moe
 * Terrance Ellis as Young Hopeful (as Terry Ellis)
 * Peter DeAnello as Young Boxer
 * Susan Lowden as Lady with Dog
 * Anna Berger as Real Estate Agent
 * Andrew MacMillan as Announcer
 * Maurice Shrog as Benny the Wino
 * Mike Starr as 1st Thug
 * Joe Seneca as Pittsburgh Billy
 * David Wohl as Meat Handler