USA,
1953, 88 min
Directed by:
Robert GordonCinematography:
Joseph C. BrunComposer:
George BassmanCast:
Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley, Ossie Davis, Max Baer (a.f.), Dots Johnson, Primo Carnera (a.f.), Tiger Joe Marsh, Ike Jones, Walter Winchell (a.f.) (more)Plots(1)
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. (official distributor synopsis)
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