The Joe Louis Story

Name: The Joe Louis Story
Director: Robert Gordon
Genre: Drama
Released: 1953-09-18
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley

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1953 · 88 min · Drama · TMDB 6.4/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Gordon

Cast

Coley Wallace — Joe Louis
Hilda Simms — Marva Trotter Louis
Paul Stewart — Tad McGeehan
James Edwards — Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
John Marley — Mannie Seamon