The Joe Louis Story (1953)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.2 |
Directed By
Robert Gordon
Crew
Robert Sylvester
Robert Gordon
George Bassman
Joseph C. Brun
Stirling Silliphant
Walter P. Chrysler Jr.
David Kummins
William Joyce
George Bassman
TOP CAST
Coley Wallace
Joe Louis
Hilda Simms
Marva Trotter Louis
Paul Stewart
Tad McGeehan
James Edwards
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
John Marley
Mannie Seamon
Dots Johnson
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Evelyn Ellis
Mrs. Barrows
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Arthur Pine
John Marriott
Sam Langford
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