Although the characters' names were changed, The Great White Hope was a thinly veiled account of the trials and tribulations of boxer Jack Johnson, based on the play by Howard Sackler and directed by Martin Ritt. James Earl Jones stars as boxing great Jack Jefferson, who defeats Frank Bardy Larry Pennell in a Reno, Nevada bout to become the world's first black heavyweight champion. After crossing a state line with his white girlfriend Eleanor (Jane Alexander in her feature debut), however, Jack is arrested and tried under ...
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Although the characters' names were changed, The Great White Hope was a thinly veiled account of the trials and tribulations of boxer Jack Johnson, based on the play by Howard Sackler and directed by Martin Ritt. James Earl Jones stars as boxing great Jack Jefferson, who defeats Frank Bardy Larry Pennell in a Reno, Nevada bout to become the world's first black heavyweight champion. After crossing a state line with his white girlfriend Eleanor (Jane Alexander in her feature debut), however, Jack is arrested and tried under the miscegenation-barring Mann Act. Found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison, Jack escapes and leaves the U.S., but he's dogged by his now bad reputation and can't get honest work as a fighter. Offered his freedom from criminal charges if he'll agree to a fixed fight in Cuba that will restore the title to a white contender, Jack refuses and Eleanor commits suicide, their life on the run overwhelming her. Jack finally accepts the bout in Havana, but he fights his opponent with everything he's got. Karl Williams, Rovi
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Beah Richards, Hal Holbrook, R.G. Armstrong, Marlene Warfield, Robert Webber, Chester Morris, Joel Fluellen, Lou Gilbert,... Very good. 1970 Run time: 103. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Beah Richards, Hal Holbrook, R.G. Armstrong, Marlene Warfield, Robert Webber, Chester Morris, Joel Fluellen, Lou Gilbert,... Good. 1970 Run time: 103. Case is scratched but disc is in perfect condition. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris. Run time: 103 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1/2.35: 1. Originally released: 1970. Language: English. factory sealed brand new not a cutout or promo
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James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris. Very good in good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 103 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1/2.35: 1. Originally released: 1970.