The Great White Hope
(1970)
- Writer:
- Howard Sackler
- Starring:
- James Earl JonesLou GilbertMarlene WarfieldR.G. ArmstrongHal HolbrookBeah Richards...
- Release Date:
- 11 October 1970 USA ...
- Genres:
- BiographyDramaSport
- Region:
- USA
- Runtime:
- 103 min
- Color:
- Color
- Other Info:
- Film negative format (mm/video inches)35 mm / Cinematographic processPanavision (anamorphic) / Printed film format35 mm / Aspect ratio2.35 : 1 /
- Also Called:
- A Grande Esperança Branca Brazil, Gran esperanza blanca, La Spain, Große, weiße Hoffnung, Die West Germany, Insurgé, L' Canada (French title), Per salire più in basso Italy, Stora vita hoppet, Det Sweden, Ylpeä jättiläinen Finland
Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) as a boxer, dealing with the racism and hatred of early-20th century white America. He is not only the first black heavyweight contender; he is also in love with a white woman. Johnson must not only deal with the hatred of whites, he must also deal with the ostracism of some members of the black community who feel he has sold out.
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