Joe and Max (2002): Cast & Plot
Joe and Max is a 2002 drama directed by Steve James, starring Til Schweiger as Max Schmeling, Leonard Roberts and Richard Roundtree. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Steve James
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Starz! Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joe and Max About?
The premise of Joe and Max without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
True story of boxers Joe Louis and Max Schmeling and their enduring friendship.
Joe and Max Cast & Characters
Til Schweiger leads the cast as Max Schmeling, with Leonard Roberts as Joe Louis and Richard Roundtree as Jack Blackburn. Directed by Steve James; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steve James
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Til Schweiger as Max Schmeling - Leonard Roberts as Joe Louis
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Richard Roundtree as Jack Blackburn -
David Paymer as Joe Jacobs
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- Joachim Paul Assböck Gestapo
- Jürgen Schornagel Max Machon
- Wilfried Hochholdinger Joseph Goebbels
- John Toles-Bey John Roxborough
More from Steve James
More films directed by Steve James, best-rated first: Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail and A Compassionate Spy.
Joe and Max Plot Summary
What happens in Joe and Max from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1936, Joe Louis, the undefeated African American heavyweight, trains under Jack Blackburn and seems invincible. A film of his bout against Paulino Uzcudun in Madison Square Garden falls into the hands of Joe Jacobs, a Jewish-American boxing manager, who brings the footage to his client, Max Schmeling. Schmeling, a forward-thinking strategist, studies Louis’s fights and notices a telltale pattern: Louis tends to drop his guard right after delivering a certain punch. This insight motivates Schmeling to pursue a fight with Louis, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation that would capture the world’s attention.
Full summary
The whole story of Joe and Max, scene by scene
Joe and Max Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joe and Max.
How Well Do You Know Joe and Max?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year did Max Schmeling defeat Joe Louis in their first encounter?
Joe and Max Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Джо и Макс” and “Joe & Max - Rivalen im Ring”.
- Also known as
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- Джо и Макс
- Joe & Max - Rivalen im Ring
- Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring
- Entre las cuerdas
- Joe et Max
- Joe og Max
- Джо та Макс
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Joe and Max FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Joe and Max, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joe and Max?
Joe and Max runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Joe and Max released?
Joe and Max was released on March 3, 2002.
Who directed Joe and Max?
Joe and Max was directed by Steve James.
More films by Steve James Who is in the cast of Joe and Max?
Joe and Max stars Til Schweiger as Max Schmeling, Leonard Roberts as Joe Louis and Richard Roundtree as Jack Blackburn, among 12 credited actors.
Does Joe and Max have a post-credit scene?
No. Joe and Max has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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