The Joe Louis Story

1h 28m
Drama
5.9

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
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

Crew

Robert Gordon
Director
Robert Sylvester
Screenplay
David Kummins
Editor
Joseph C. Brun
Cinematography
Stirling Silliphant
Producer
William Joyce
Associate Producer
George Bassman
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Walter P. Chrysler Jr.
Presenter

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