The Great White Hope
Movie
1970
PG-13
1 HOUR 43 MINS
Drama
Tells the story of Jack Jefferson, a Black boxer facing racism and personal challenges during his rise to fame and his relationship with a white woman in the early 20th century.
Cast & Crew
James Earl Jones Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander Eleanor Backman
Lou Gilbert Goldie
Joel Fluellen Tick
Chester Morris Pop Weaver
Robert Webber Dixon
Marlene Warfield Clara
R. G. Armstrong Cap'n Dan
Hal Holbrook Al Cameron
Beah Richards Mama Tiny
Moses Gunn Scipio
Lloyd Gough Smith
George Ebeling Fred
Larry Pennell Frank Brady
Roy E. Glenn Pastor
Bill Walker Deacon
Marcel Dalio French promoter
Rodolfo Acosta El Jefe
Virginia Capers Sister Pearl
Rockne Tarkington Rudy
Oscar Beregi Ragosy
Manuel Padilla Paco
Karl Otto Alberty Hans
Scatman Crothers Carnival Barker
Martin Ritt Director
Lawrence Turman Producer
Howard Sackler Screenwriter
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