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The Joe Louis Story (1953)

5.9 | Sep 18, 1953 (US) | Drama | 01:28

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.

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Coley Wallace
Joe Louis
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Hilda Simms
Marva Trotter Louis
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Paul Stewart
Tad McGeehan
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James Edwards
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
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John Marley
Mannie Seamon
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Dots Johnson
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
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Evelyn Ellis
Mrs. Barrows
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John Marriott
Sam Langford

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