
The Joe Louis Story
Drama
Overview
The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
Top Cast


Coley Wallace
Coley Wallace
Joe Louis
Coley Wallace
Joe Louis


Hilda Simms
Hilda Simms
Marva Trotter Louis
Hilda Simms
Marva Trotter Louis


Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Tad McGeehan
Paul Stewart
Tad McGeehan


James Edwards
James Edwards
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
James Edwards
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn


John Marley
John Marley
Mannie Seamon
John Marley
Mannie Seamon


Dots Johnson
Dots Johnson
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Dots Johnson
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)


Evelyn Ellis
Evelyn Ellis
Mrs. Barrows
Evelyn Ellis
Mrs. Barrows
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Arthur Pine
Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Arthur Pine
John Marriott
John Marriott
Sam Langford
John Marriott
Sam Langford
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