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7 / 10 IMDb February 4, 1978 1h 38m
Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Release Date
February 4, 1978
Genre
Action, Drama, History, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Bernie Casey
as Joe Louis
Stephen Macht
as Max Schmeling
Allen Garfield
as Damon Runyon
Norman Alden
as Max Machon
Joseph Campanella
as Paul Gallico
Britt Ekland
as Amy Ondra Schmeling
Julius Harris
as Chappie Jackson
Mordecai Lawner
as Joe Jacobs
Denise Nicholas
as Marva Trotter Louis
Beah Richards
as Lilly Brooks
Percy Rodriguez
as John Roxborough
Mel Stewart
as Julian Black
Barry Dennen
as Adolf Hitler
Johnny Haymer
as Nazi Official
Al Lewis
as Mike Jacobs
Rod McCary
as Rodney
Joshua Shelley
as Max
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Dan Avey
as Blow-by-Blow Announcer
Jack Bernardi
as Mr. Weisman
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Shaka Cumbuka
as Honey Bear
Production Companies
20th Century Fox Television
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