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The Great John L.

1945, Movie, NR, 96 mins

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Greg McClure stars in this boxing biopic as the brash "Boston Strong Boy," John L. Sullivan, the bare-knuckle heavyweight champion of the world from 1882 to 1892. One victory follows another, and Sullivan's head and pockets swell, but, as he gets used to being the champ, Sullivan takes to drinking and carousing and abandons his training discipline. When the dapper James J. Corbett (Rory Calhoun) wins the title from the flabby champ (see GENTLEMAN JIM), the not-so-great John ... read more leave a comment
Year: 1945
Rated NR

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Cast
Greg McClure: John L. Sullivan
Linda Darnell: Anne Livinstone
Barbara Britton: Kathy Harkness
Lee Sullivan: Mickey
Otto Kruger: Richard Martin
Wallace Ford: McManus

 

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