Movie: The Joe Louis Story

Top 9 Billed Cast

Coley Wallace
Coley Wallace

Joe Louis

Hilda Simms
Hilda Simms

Marva Trotter Louis

Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart

Tad McGeehan

James Edwards
James Edwards

Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn

John Marley
John Marley

Mannie Seamon

Dots Johnson
Dots Johnson

Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Evelyn Ellis
Evelyn Ellis

Mrs. Barrows

Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer

Arthur Pine

John Marriott
John Marriott

Sam Langford

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1953-09-18

  • Average

    5.9

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!

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  • Languages:

    English
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