The Great White Hope

Martin Ritt
1970-10-11

He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
6
103 min

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

Cast

Name Character Team
James Earl Jones Jack Jefferson Unowned
Jane Alexander Eleanor Unowned
Lou Gilbert Goldie Unowned
Joel Fluellen Tick Unowned
Chester Morris Pop Weaver Unowned
Robert Webber Dixon Unowned
Marlene Warfield Clara Unowned
Hal Holbrook Cameron Unowned
Beah Richards Mama Tiny Unowned
Moses Gunn Scipio Unowned
Larry Pennell Brady Unowned
Marcel Dalio French Promoter Unowned
Manuel Padilla Jr. Paco Unowned
Scatman Crothers Carnival Barker (uncredited) Unowned
R.G. Armstrong Captain Dan Unowned
Rodolfo Acosta El Jefe Unowned
Ernest Anderson Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited) Unowned