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The Joe Louis Story

The Joe Louis Story

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

1953•1h 28m•5.9/10
Drama

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5.9/10(7)

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.

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Production

Federated Films, Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Coley Wallace

Coley Wallace

Joe Louis

Hilda Simms

Hilda Simms

Marva Trotter Louis

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Tad McGeehan

James Edwards

James Edwards

Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

John Marley

John Marley

Mannie Seamon

Dots Johnson

Dots Johnson

Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Evelyn Ellis

Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Barrows

Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

John Marriott

Sam Langford

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