The Joe Louis Story

1h 28min

Drama

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.

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
John Marriott

John Marriott

Sam Langford

Release date

18th Sep 1953

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English