The Joe Louis story / Federated Films Inc. production ; released by United Artists Corp. ; produced by Stirling Silliphant ; directed by Robert Gordon ; original screenplay by Robert Sylvester.
Publisher:
Alpha Video Distributors,
Copyright Date:
2003
Description:
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/42 in.
Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley, Dotts Johnson, Evelyn Ellis, Carl Rocky Latimer. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953.
Summary:
Dramatization of the life story of "The Black Bomber" Joe Louis who became a World Heavyweight Champion and defended his title for twelve years- longer than any fighter before or since. Includes actual footage from his greatest fights, including matches with Rocky Marciano, Max Schmeling, Primo Carnera, Max Baer, and Jim Braddock.
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