Ring of Passion

Robert Michael Lewis
1978-02-04


7
98 min

Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.

Cast

Name Character Team
Bernie Casey Joe Louis Unowned
Stephen Macht Max Schmeling Unowned
Allen Garfield Damon Runyon Unowned
Norman Alden Max Machon Unowned
Joseph Campanella Paul Gallico Unowned
Britt Ekland Amy Ondra Schmeling Unowned
Julius Harris Chappie Jackson Unowned
Mordecai Lawner Joe Jacobs Unowned
Denise Nicholas Marva Trotter Louis Unowned
Beah Richards Lilly Brooks Unowned
Percy Rodriguez John Roxborough Unowned
Mel Stewart Julian Black Unowned
Barry Dennen Adolf Hitler Unowned
Johnny Haymer Nazi Official Unowned
Al Lewis Mike Jacobs Unowned
Rod McCary Rodney Unowned
Joshua Shelley Max Unowned
Dan Avey Blow-by-Blow Announcer Unowned
Jack Bernardi Mr. Weisman Unowned
Shaka Cumbuka Honey Bear Unowned
Sarina C. Grant Vunies Unowned
Tom Kelly First Newsman Unowned
Jimmy Lennon Sr. Ring Announcer Unowned
Allan Malamud Second Newsman Unowned
David Moody Wellwisher Unowned
Joni Palmer Emmarell Unowned
Stephen Roberts Franklin D. Roosevelt Unowned
Clement von Franckenstein German Commentator Unowned
Wonderful Smith Minister Unowned
George Latka Referee Donovan Unowned
Pat O'Hara Tom O'Rourke Unowned
Clay Hodges Unowned
Warren Munson Unowned
Frank Slaten Nazi #1 Unowned
Paul Schumacher Reporter (uncredited) Unowned