6.4 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19531h 28mUnited States of America

The Joe Louis Story

“POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!”

Synopsis

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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Coley Wallace

Joe Louis

Hilda Simms

Marva Trotter Louis

Paul Stewart

Tad McGeehan

James Edwards

Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

John Marley

Mannie Seamon

Dots Johnson

Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Barrows

Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

John Marriott

Sam Langford

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 18, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Robert Gordon
Screenplay & Story: Robert Sylvester
Original Score: George Bassman
Original Title: The Joe Louis Story
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 28m
Production Studios: Federated Films, Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Gordon

Screenplay & Story

Robert Sylvester

Original Score & Music

George Bassman

Film Editing

David Kummins

Producers

Stirling Silliphant

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Sylvester

Screenplay

Robert Gordon

Director

Stirling Silliphant

Producer

David Kummins

Editor

George Bassman

Original Music Composer

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