The Joe Louis Story (1953)

The Joe Louis Story (1953)

POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story! 1953-09-18 United States of America 88 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Coley Wallace is Joe Louis
Joe Louis
Hilda Simms is Marva Trotter Louis
Marva Trotter Louis
Paul Stewart is Tad McGeehan
Tad McGeehan
James Edwards is Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
John Marley is Mannie Seamon
Mannie Seamon
Dots Johnson is Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Evelyn Ellis is Mrs. Barrows
Mrs. Barrows
John Marriott is Sam Langford
Sam Langford