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The Joe Louis Story

19535.9 / 1088 min
Drama

Overview

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

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.

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

Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

John Marriott

John Marriott

Sam Langford

Crew

Robert Sylvester

Robert Sylvester

Screenplay

Robert Gordon

Robert Gordon

Director

George Bassman

George Bassman

Conductor

Joseph C. Brun

Joseph C. Brun

Cinematography

Stirling Silliphant

Stirling Silliphant

Producer

Walter P. Chrysler Jr.

Walter P. Chrysler Jr.

Presenter

David Kummins

David Kummins

Editor

William Joyce

William Joyce

Associate Producer

George Bassman

George Bassman

Original Music Composer