The Great White Hope (1970)

  • PG-13
  • 10/11/1970 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 43m

He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.

Overview

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Martin Ritt

Director

Howard Sackler

Screenplay

Cast

James Earl Jones's headshot

James Earl Jones

Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander's headshot

Jane Alexander

Eleanor
Lou Gilbert's headshot

Lou Gilbert

Goldie
Joel Fluellen's headshot

Joel Fluellen

Tick
Chester Morris's headshot

Chester Morris

Pop Weaver
Robert Webber's headshot

Robert Webber

Dixon
Marlene Warfield's headshot

Marlene Warfield

Clara
Hal Holbrook's headshot

Hal Holbrook

Cameron

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