The Joe Louis Story (1953)

6.4/10 88 min Drama

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

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

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