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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
Drama
Director: Robert Gordon

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.

Cast

9 people
Photo of Coley Wallace as Joe Louis

Coley Wallace

Joe Louis

Photo of Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis

Hilda Simms

Marva Trotter Louis

Photo of Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan

Paul Stewart

Tad McGeehan

Photo of James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

James Edwards

Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

Photo of John Marley as Mannie Seamon

John Marley

Mannie Seamon

Photo of Dots Johnson as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Dots Johnson

Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Photo of Evelyn Ellis as Mrs. Barrows

Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Barrows

Photo of Carl 'Rocky' Latimer as Arthur Pine

Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

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