1953Drama1h 27m
The story follows Joe Louis as he rises to become the boxing champion, but he must fight opponents in the ring and racism in the world outside
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Genres Drama, Film Noir
Decade 1950s
This Movie is Biographical, Hard-hitting, Inspirational, Resilient & Dramatic
About The Joe Louis Story A 1953 drama directed by Robert Gordon, noted for its portrayal of the life of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis and his struggles against racism and ring opponents
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Audio English (United States)
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Cast
- Coley Wallace Joe Louis
- Hilda Simms Marva Trotter Louis
- Paul Stewart Tad McGeehan
- James Edwards Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
- John Marley Mannie Selamon
- Dots Johnson Julian Black
- Evelyn Ellis Mrs. Barrows
- Carl 'Rocky' Latimer Arthur Pine
- John Marriott Sam Langford
- Ike Jones Johnny Kingston
- P. Jay Sidney John Roxborough
- Royal Beal Mike Jacobs
- Herbert Ratner Newspaper man
- Ruby Goldstein Self
- Norman Rose Lieutenant
- David Kurlan Bartender
- Ralph Stantley Nick, Announcer
- Shorty Linton Self
- Anita Ellis Self, Nightclub Vocalist
- Ellis Larkins Self
Director
- Robert Gordon
Screenwriter
- Robert Sylvester
Director of Photography
- Joseph C. Brun
Composer
- George Bassman
Producer
- Stirling Silliphant
- Walter P. Chrysler Jr.
- William Joyce
