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The Great White Hope (1970)
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A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down. Director:Martin Ritt |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| James Earl Jones | ... |
Jack Jefferson
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| Jane Alexander | ... |
Eleanor Backman
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Lou Gilbert | ... |
Goldie
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Joel Fluellen | ... |
Tick
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Robert Webber | ... |
Dixon
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Marlene Warfield | ... |
Clara
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R.G. Armstrong | ... |
Cap'n Dan
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| Hal Holbrook | ... |
Al Cameron
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| Beah Richards | ... |
Mama Tiny
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| Moses Gunn | ... |
Scipio
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Lloyd Gough | ... |
Smith aka Smitty, Evening Mirror Reporter
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George Ebeling | ... |
Fred
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Larry Pennell | ... |
Frank Brady, Boxer
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Roy Glenn | ... |
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Storyline
Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) as a boxer, dealing with the racism and hatred of early-20th century white America. He is not only the first black heavyweight contender; he is also in love with a white woman. Jefferson must not only deal with the hatred of whites, he must also deal with the ostracism of some members of the black community who feel he has sold out. Written by Wayne Hustis <styx@hotmail.com>
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He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, and for language including racist dialogue (re-rating) (1997) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
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L'insurgé See more »Filming Locations:
Cedar Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Jack Jefferson: Well, I'm black and I'm hopin'.
Goldie: Answer him straight, Jack.
Jack Jefferson: Hey, look, man, I ain't fighting for no race, I ain't redeeming nobody. My mama told me *Mr. Lincoln* done that. Ain't that why you shot him?
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Inspired by the story of the black boxer Jack Johnson, who was heavyweight champion from 1908 to 1915. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the first scene in which we see Jefferson practicing, the sweat on his shirt changes from shot to shot in a way that wouldn't be predicted by evaporation. See more »Quotes
Reporter: Now you're the first black man in the history of the ring who's ever had a crack at the heavyweight title. Now white folks, of course, are behind Brady. He's the redeemer of the race and so on. But you, Jack Jefferson, are you the black hope?Jack Jefferson: Well, I'm black and I'm hopin'.
Goldie: Answer him straight, Jack.
Jack Jefferson: Hey, look, man, I ain't fighting for no race, I ain't redeeming nobody. My mama told me *Mr. Lincoln* done that. Ain't that why you shot him?
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