The Joe Louis Story 70 years old

POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!

The Joe Louis Story

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.

Credits

The Joe Louis Story Cast

Name Character
Paul Stewart He was 5, 26 years old when he died as Tad McGeehan
John Marley He was 45, 76 years old when he died as Mannie Seamon
James Edwards He was 2, 14 years old when he died as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
Hilda Simms She was 35, 75 years old when she died as Marva Trotter Louis
Coley Wallace He was 26, 78 years old when he died as Joe Louis

The Joe Louis Story Crew

Name Department
Robert Gordon as Director. He was 6 (43) years old when He died Directing
George Bassman as Conductor. He was 39 (83) years old when He died Sound
Robert Sylvester as Screenplay. He was 46 (68) years old when He died Writing
The Joe Louis Story poster
The Joe Louis Story (70 years)

POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!

  • Release day: Friday, September 18, 1953
  • Runtime: 88 minutes