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The Great White Hope (1970)

PG-13 · 1970-10-11 · 1h 43m · EN
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He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.

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

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Martin RittDirector

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James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesJack JeffersonJane AlexanderJane AlexanderEleanorLou GilbertLou GilbertGoldieJoel FluellenJoel FluellenTickChester MorrisChester MorrisPop WeaverRobert WebberRobert WebberDixonMarlene WarfieldMarlene WarfieldClaraHal HolbrookHal HolbrookCameronBeah RichardsBeah RichardsMama TinyMoses GunnMoses GunnScipioLarry PennellLarry PennellBradyMarcel DalioMarcel DalioFrench Promoter

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SportsBoxingBased on play or musical

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySports · Boxing · Based On Play Or MusicalDialogue densityDramaDirector preference253736Actor preference67668 · 6902 · 57948Country preferenceUs

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What is The Great White Hope about?

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

How long is The Great White Hope?

The Great White Hope has a runtime of 103 minutes.