The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert SylvesterScreenplay
- Robert GordonDirector
- George BassmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Coley WallaceJoe Louis
- Hilda SimmsMarva Trotter Louis
- Paul StewartTad McGeehan
- James EdwardsJack 'Chappie' Blackburn
- John MarleyMannie Seamon
- Dots JohnsonJulian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
- Evelyn EllisMrs. Barrows
- Carl 'Rocky' LatimerArthur Pine
- John MarriottSam Langford
Stills
Themes
boxerbiography