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The Great White Hope

1970, Movie, GP, 102 mins

The Great White Hope: Review

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Adapted by Howard Sackler from his own Broadway hit, this excellent period drama is a thinly veiled depiction of the life of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion of the world. By winning the title, "Jefferson" (James Earl Jones, who played the role on stage) incurs the wrath of the white world; his troubles begin in earnest when he takes up with a white divorcee (Jane Alexander). Read the complete review for The Great White Hope

The Great White Hope: Cast & Details

Year: 1970
Rated GP
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Cast
 James Earl Jones: Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexander: Eleanor
Lou Gilbert: Goldie
Joel Fluellen: Tick
Chester Morris: Pop Weaver
Robert Webber: Dixon

 

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