

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


James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson
James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson


Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Eleanor
Jane Alexander
Eleanor


Lou Gilbert
Lou Gilbert
Goldie
Lou Gilbert
Goldie


Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen
Tick
Joel Fluellen
Tick


Chester Morris
Chester Morris
Pop Weaver
Chester Morris
Pop Weaver


Robert Webber
Robert Webber
Dixon
Robert Webber
Dixon


Marlene Warfield
Marlene Warfield
Clara
Marlene Warfield
Clara


Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Cameron
Hal Holbrook
Cameron


Beah Richards
Beah Richards
Mama Tiny
Beah Richards
Mama Tiny


Moses Gunn
Moses Gunn
Scipio
Moses Gunn
Scipio
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