The Great White Hope (1970)

1970 · 103 min · Drama

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Directed by Martin Ritt. Starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen and Chester Morris.

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