Drama · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 28m

The Joe Louis Story

Director

Cast

Coley Wallace as Joe Louis Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn John Marley as Mannie Seamon Dots Johnson as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Crew

David Kummins — Editor George Bassman — Original Music Composer Robert Sylvester — Screenplay Stirling Silliphant — Producer

Tagline

POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!

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.

Mood & Themes

boxer biography

Key Collaborators

Robert Gordon Director David Kummins Editor George Bassman Original Music Composer Robert Sylvester Screenplay Stirling Silliphant Producer

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