Ring of Passion (1978)
Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Genre: Action, Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 4, 1978
Cast
- Bernie Casey - Joe Louis
- Stephen Macht - Max Schmeling
- Allen Garfield - Damon Runyon
- Norman Alden - Max Machon
- Joseph Campanella - Paul Gallico
- Britt Ekland - Amy Ondra Schmeling
- Julius Harris - Chappie Jackson
- Mordecai Lawner - Joe Jacobs
- Denise Nicholas - Marva Trotter Louis
- Beah Richards - Lilly Brooks
Screenplay
- Larry Forrester (Screenplay)
Music: Bill Conti
Cinematography: Jules Brenner
Editing: Sidney Katz
Production: 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
sports documentary, boxing
More Films by Director: Robert Michael Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ring of Passion about?
- Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
- Who directed Ring of Passion?
- Ring of Passion was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
- Who stars in Ring of Passion?
- Ring of Passion stars Bernie Casey, Stephen Macht, Allen Garfield, Norman Alden, Joseph Campanella, Britt Ekland.
- How long is Ring of Passion?
- Ring of Passion has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Ring of Passion?
- Ring of Passion is a Action, Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Ring of Passion produced?
- Ring of Passion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ring of Passion?
- The themes of Ring of Passion include: Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories.