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The Great White Hope(1970)
• Drama • 1h 43m
6.2Play Video

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.

Director
Martin Ritt

Featured Cast (17)

James Earl Jones image
James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander image
Jane Alexander
Eleanor
Lou Gilbert image
Lou Gilbert
Goldie
Joel Fluellen image
Joel Fluellen
Tick
Chester Morris image
Chester Morris
Pop Weaver
Robert Webber image
Robert Webber
Dixon
Marlene Warfield image
Marlene Warfield
Clara
Hal Holbrook image
Hal Holbrook
Cameron
Beah Richards image
Beah Richards
Mama Tiny

Backgrounds (1)

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