The Great White Hope (1970)

6.4	Listal rating
6.9	IMDB rating

Directed by

Martin Ritt

Starring (View all)

James Earl Jones

Jack Jefferson

Jane Alexander

Eleanor

Lou Gilbert

Goldie

Joel Fluellen

Tick

Chester Morris

Pop Weaver

Robert Webber

Dixon

Marlene Warfield

Clara

R.G. Armstrong

Cap'n Dan

Written by

Howard Sackler

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great white hope, the

3 years, 10 months ago at Jul 3 22:29

topaz

Nice approach to a multitude of racial issues in America in early 20th century. I think the best performance by far by James Earl Jones.

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Release date : 16 October 1970
UPC: 024543104667

Sport (2), Romance (2), Drama (2), Boxing (2), Canada (1), Boxer (1), Black (1), Interracial (1), Tragedy (1), African American (1), Money (1), Marriage (1), Rich (1), Jail (1), Poverty (1), Prison (1), Pride (1), Hungary (1), Europe (1), Cuba (1)

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" Jane Alexander as Eleanor Backman in "the Great White Hope" (1st nomination)"

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" James Earl Jones as Jack Jefferson in "the Great White Hope" (1st nomination)"

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" Picture of The Great White Hope "

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"Total Gross: 8,008,225 $"

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topaz posted a review 3 years, 10 months ago

great white hope, the

“Nice approach to a multitude of racial issues in America in early 20th century. I think the best performance by far by James Earl Jones.” read more