Drama
USA,
1953, 88 min
Regie:
Robert GordonCamera:
Joseph C. BrunMuziek:
George BassmanActeurs:
Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley, Ossie Davis, Max Baer (a.b.), Dots Johnson, Primo Carnera (a.b.), Tiger Joe Marsh, Ike Jones (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. (officiële tekst van distribiteur)
Recensie (1)
Prioriteit:
I'm used to Louis' story in terms of those Max Schmeling fights, whereas this is his standalone movie. Much of the film works almost in a documentary style, and watching the development is very interesting. The biography would look very different today. Those major boxing stories in the pre-war world are still attractive. Max, by the way, is played by William Thourlby.
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