The Great White Hope

The Great White Hope

He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.

6.2 /10 34 votes
October 11, 1970 1h 43m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Martin Ritt
Writers Howard Sackler, Howard Sackler
Studio Lawrence Turman Productions
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Jack Jefferson

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Eleanor

Lou Gilbert

Lou Gilbert

Goldie

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Tick

Chester Morris

Chester Morris

Pop Weaver

Robert Webber

Robert Webber

Dixon

Marlene Warfield

Marlene Warfield

Clara

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Cameron

Beah Richards

Beah Richards

Mama Tiny

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

Scipio

Larry Pennell

Larry Pennell

Brady

Marcel Dalio

Marcel Dalio

French Promoter

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great White Hope was released on October 11, 1970.

The runtime of The Great White Hope is 1h 43m.

The Great White Hope is a Drama movie.

The Great White Hope has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Great White Hope is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great White Hope was directed by Martin Ritt.

The main cast of The Great White Hope includes James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert.

The Great White Hope is originally in English.