Movie·1970·1h 43m
The Great White Hope
He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
Directed By
Martin Ritt
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Written By
Howard Sackler
Producer
Lawrence Turman
Cinematography
Burnett Guffey
Music
Lionel Newman
Editor
William Reynolds
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
36 votes
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// cast
Cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Martin Ritt
Director
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Howard Sackler
Screenplay
William Reynolds
Editor
Lionel Newman
Original Music Composer
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