The Joe Louis Story
"POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!"
Originally released in 1953. The Joe Louis Story is a drama film. directed by Robert Gordon. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, and Paul Stewart
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Coley Wallace
as Joe Louis
Hilda Simms
as Marva Trotter Louis
Paul Stewart
as Tad McGeehan
James Edwards
as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
John Marley
as Mannie Seamon
Dots Johnson
as Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Evelyn Ellis
as Mrs. Barrows
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
as Arthur Pine
John Marriott
as Sam Langford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Federated Films, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Joe Louis Story about?
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 o...
Who directed The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story was directed by Robert Gordon.
How long is The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Joe Louis Story released?
The Joe Louis Story was released on September 18, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Joe Louis Story?
The main cast of The Joe Louis Story includes Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley.