The Great White Hope

Name: The Great White Hope
Director: Martin Ritt
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970-10-11
Duration: 103 min
Cast: James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris

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1970 · 103 min · PG-13 · Drama · TMDB 6.3/10

Overview

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Directed by Martin Ritt

Cast

James Earl Jones — Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander — Eleanor
Lou Gilbert — Goldie
Joel Fluellen — Tick
Chester Morris — Pop Weaver