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The Joe Louis Story
1953
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. This film intersperses real-life footage of the great .. Read more
| Starring | Joe Louis |
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| Director | Robert Gordon |
| Genres | Sport |
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The Joe Louis Story
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. This film intersperses real-life footage of the great man in action. THE JOE LOUIS STORY was banned in certain parts of the American south when it was originally released.
| Starring | Joe Louis |
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| Director | Robert Gordon |
| Studio | QUANTUM LEAP |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 28 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Sport |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1953 To Rent: DVD: 26 Jan 2004 |
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at all costs. has little action and is poorly made but is accurate in summing up the life of joe. what i want to see is a decent documentary dedicated to his ... read more »
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- bradford
- 08 Jul 2004 at 19:33
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about 80 years old and very dull.
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strictly for fans
very dated. ham acting. probably not that close to the real joe louis story. looks like a vaudeville hollywood job. Dodgy music throughout and doesnt ... read more »
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The Joe Louis Story
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. This film intersperses ...
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