Drama · United States of America · 1945 · 1h 36m

The Great John L.

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Director
Frank Tuttle
Cast
Linda Darnell as Anne Livingston Greg McClure as John L. Sullivan Barbara Britton as Kathy Harkness Otto Kruger as Richard Martin Wallace Ford as McManus George Mathews as John Flood
Crew
James Van Trees — Director of Photography Ted Bellinger — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer James Edward Grant — Writer James Edward Grant — Producer Frank R. Mastroly — Producer
Synopsis

Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.

Mood & Themes
boxerchampionbiography
Key Collaborators
Frank Tuttle Director James Van Trees Director of Photography Ted Bellinger Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer James Edward Grant Writer James Edward Grant Producer Frank R. Mastroly Producer
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