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Feature film — 1953

The Joe Louis Story (1953)

6.41h 28mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

Federated Films, Inc.

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Director: Robert Gordon

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Cast & crew

Coley Wallace as Joe Louis

Coley Wallace

Joe Louis

Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis

Hilda Simms

Marva Trotter Louis

Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan

Paul Stewart

Tad McGeehan

James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

James Edwards

Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

John Marley as Mannie Seamon

John Marley

Mannie Seamon

Dots Johnson as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Dots Johnson

Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Evelyn Ellis as Mrs. Barrows

Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Barrows

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Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

John Marriott as Sam Langford

John Marriott

Sam Langford

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