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Movie
The Joe Louis Story
Released: September 18, 1953 (1953)
Runtime: 88 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan
Age at release: 45
- John Marley as Mannie Seamon
Age at release: 45
- Dots Johnson as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Age at release: 40
- James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
Age at release: 35
- Coley Wallace as Joe Louis
Age at release: 26
- Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis
Age at release: Unknown
- Evelyn Ellis as Mrs. Barrows
Age at release: Unknown
- Carl 'Rocky' Latimer as Arthur Pine
Age at release: Unknown
- John Marriott as Sam Langford
Age at release: Unknown