The Joe Louis Story (1953)
POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!
1953 · 1h 28m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Robert Gordon
Writers: Robert Sylvester
Music by: George Bassman
Cinematography: Joseph C. Brun
Editor: David Kummins
Cast
Coley Wallace as Joe LouisHilda Simms as Marva Trotter LouisPaul Stewart as Tad McGeehanJames Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' BlackburnJohn Marley as Mannie SeamonDots Johnson as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)Evelyn Ellis as Mrs. BarrowsCarl 'Rocky' Latimer as Arthur PineJohn Marriott as Sam LangfordMore like this
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