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The Great White Hope is a 1970 American biographical romantic drama film written and adapted from the 1967 Howard Sackler play of the same name. The film was directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Chester Morris, Hal Holbrook, Beah Richards and Moses Gunn.
Oct 16, 1970 · A film adaptation of a play about Jack Jefferson, the first Black heavyweight champion, and his white fiancée Eleanor. They face racism, exile and personal struggles in their quest for love and glory.
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- Drama, Romance, Sport
- Martin Ritt
- 1970-10-16
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The Great White Hope is a 1967 play written by Howard Sackler, later adapted in 1970 for a film of the same name. [1] [2] The play was first produced by Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in October 1968, directed by Edwin Sherin with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in the lead roles.
- Howard Sackler
- 1967
Feb 25, 2021 · While the film version of The Great White Hope received its fair share of critical acclaim, with both Jones and Alexander—in her film debut—earning Oscar nominations for their work, few...
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A black boxer and his white mistress face racial prejudice when he wins the championship. Cast & Crew. Read More. Martin Ritt. Director. James Earl Jones. Jack Jefferson. Jane Alexander. Eleanor Bachman. Lou Gilbert. Goldie. Joel Fluellen. Tick. Chester Morris. Pop Weaver.
- Martin Ritt, José López Rodero, Tim Zinnemann
- James Earl Jones
Joel Fluellen. Tick. Chester Morris. Pop Weaver. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) is the boxing heavyweight champion of early 1910s...
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- Drama
- PG-13