The Great John L.
Synopsis
Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.
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Linda Darnell
Anne Livingston
Greg McClure
John L. Sullivan
Barbara Britton
Kathy Harkness
Otto Kruger
Richard Martin
Wallace Ford
McManus
George Mathews
John Flood
Robert Barrat
Billy Muldoon
Joel Friedkin
Michael Sullivan
Simon Semenoff
Mons. Claire
Harry Crocker
Arthur Brisbane
Rory Calhoun
James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett
J.M. Kerrigan
Father O'Malley
Fritz Feld
Claire's manager
Lee Sullivan
Mickey Steele
Eddie Kane
Promoter
Jerry Maren
Midget
Ernie Adams
Waiter (uncredited)
Guy Bellis
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- James Edward Grant
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Great John L.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
James Edward Grant
Victor Young
James Van Trees
Ted Bellinger
Bing Crosby, James Edward Grant, Frank R. Mastroly
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
James Edward Grant
Writer
James Edward Grant
Producer
Frank R. Mastroly
Producer
Ted Bellinger
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great John L.
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What is The Great John L. about?
Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.
Who directed The Great John L.?
The Great John L. was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Great John L.?
The principal cast of The Great John L. includes Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger, Wallace Ford.
When was The Great John L. released and how long is it?
The Great John L. was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great John L.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great John L. was composed by Victor Young.