The Great White Hope
“He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.”
Synopsis
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
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Great White Hope, The 1970)trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-15
Top Cast
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James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander
Eleanor
Lou Gilbert
Goldie
Joel Fluellen
Tick
Chester Morris
Pop Weaver
Robert Webber
Dixon
Marlene Warfield
Clara
Hal Holbrook
Cameron
Beah Richards
Mama Tiny
Moses Gunn
Scipio
Larry Pennell
Brady
Marcel Dalio
French Promoter
Manuel Padilla Jr.
Paco
Scatman Crothers
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
R.G. Armstrong
Captain Dan
Rodolfo Acosta
El Jefe
Ernest Anderson
Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Sackler
- Original Score
- Lionel Newman
- Original Title
- The Great White Hope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Lawrence Turman Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Howard Sackler
Lionel Newman
Burnett Guffey
William Reynolds
Lawrence Turman
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ritt
Director
John DeCuir
Production Design
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Irene Sharaff
Costume Design
Howard Sackler
Screenplay
William Reynolds
Editor
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great White Hope
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What is The Great White Hope about?
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Who directed The Great White Hope?
The Great White Hope was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Great White Hope?
The principal cast of The Great White Hope includes James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris.
When was The Great White Hope released and how long is it?
The Great White Hope was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great White Hope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great White Hope was composed by Lionel Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great White Hope?
The Great White Hope holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).