The Joe Louis Story (1953)
POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!
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.
Director: Robert Gordon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 18, 1953
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Robert Sylvester (Screenplay)
Music: George Bassman
Editing: David Kummins
Production: Federated Films, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer, biography
More Films by Director: Robert Gordon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Joe Louis Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Joe Louis Story?
- The Joe Louis Story was directed by Robert Gordon.
- Who stars in The Joe Louis Story?
- The Joe Louis Story stars Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley, Dots Johnson.
- How long is The Joe Louis Story?
- The Joe Louis Story has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Joe Louis Story?
- The Joe Louis Story is a Drama film.
- Where was The Joe Louis Story produced?
- The Joe Louis Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Joe Louis Story?
- The themes of The Joe Louis Story include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.