Great White Hope, The Movie Summary and Review

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Great White Hope, The Movie Brief

James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander star in this great ‘70s film about an African American boxer.

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DVD Release For Great White Hope, The

The DVD for the movie Great White Hope, The runs 102 minutes , was released on January 11, 2005 by 20th Century Fox and is rated PG-13 Click To Buy.

Film Plot For Great White Hope, The

The Great White Hope is a movie based on the real life story of Jack Johnson, an African American boxer in the early 20th century. The film focuses on the racial context that Johnson had to contend with, in the search for a “great white hope” who could beat him in the ring.

James Earl Jones turns in an award winning performance in this film version of the play The Great White Hope.

Cast of Great White Hope, The Film

Jack Jefferson - James Earl Jones
Eleanor Backman - Jane Alexander
Goldie - Lou Gilbert
Tick - Joel Fluellen
Pop Weaver - Chester Morris
Dixon - Robert Webber
Clara - Marlene Warfield
Cap’n Dan - R.G. Armstrong
Al Cameron - Hal Holbrook
Mama Tiny - Beah Richards
Scipio - Moses Gunn
Smith aka Smitty, Evening Mirror Reporter - Lloyd Gough
Fred - George Ebeling
Frank Brady, Boxer - Larry Pennell
Pastor - Roy Glenn

Great White Hope, The Movie Trivia Items

The Great White Hope is based on the true story of Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight boxing champion from 1908 to 1915.

Both James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander also starred in the Broadway production of The Great White Hope.

Oscar Awards:

James Earl Jones won the Oscar for Best Actor for the movie Great White Hope, The.

Jane Alexander won the Oscar for Best Actress for the movie Great White Hope, The.

70's Film Facts:

The Film Great White Hope, The was released on January 1, 1970 and earned - in ticket sales in US theatres.

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