The Joe Louis Story (1953): Cast
The Joe Louis Story is a 1953 drama directed by Robert Gordon, starring Coley Wallace as Joe Louis, Hilda Simms and Paul Stewart. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Robert Gordon
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Federated Films, Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Joe Louis Story About?
The premise of The Joe Louis Story without spoilers.
A powerful portrait of the legendary Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, whose relentless fists and indomitable spirit make his story unforgettable. The film chronicles his twelve‑year reign—the longest in boxing history—while showing how he fought not only elite opponents in the ring but also the pervasive racism of his era.
The Joe Louis Story Themes & Keywords
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- joe louis character
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- champion
- racism
- ring
- joe louis
- heavyweight champion
- boxer
- black american
- african american
- 1940s
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- marriage
- boxing
The Joe Louis Story Cast & Characters
Coley Wallace leads the cast as Joe Louis, with Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis and Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan. Directed by Robert Gordon; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Gordon
- Coley Wallace as Joe Louis
- Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis
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Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan -
James Edwards as Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
Also Starring in The Joe Louis Story
· 5 more- John Marley Mannie Seamon
- John Marriott Sam Langford
- Dots Johnson Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
- Evelyn Ellis Mrs. Barrows
- Carl 'Rocky' Latimer Arthur Pine
More from Robert Gordon
More films directed by Robert Gordon, best-rated first: Best of Enemies, Johnny Cash’s America, Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story and Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement’s Home Movies.
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Movies Like The Joe Louis Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Joe Louis: America’s Hero Betrayed, Muhammad Ali The Whole Story and Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World.
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Joe Louis: America’s Hero Betrayed 2008 -
Muhammad Ali The Whole Story 1996 -
Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World 2023 -
What’s My Name | Muhammad Ali 2019 -
Champions Forever 1989 -
Big George Foreman 2023 -
Spirit of Youth 1938 -
Tyson 1995 -
Muhammad Ali 2021 -
The Jackie Robinson Story 1950 -
I Am Ali 2014 -
Joe Smith, American 1942
The Joe Louis Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Joe Louis Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Joe Louis Story released?
The Joe Louis Story was released on September 18, 1953.
Who directed The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story was directed by Robert Gordon.
More films by Robert Gordon Who is in the cast of The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story stars Coley Wallace as Joe Louis, Hilda Simms as Marva Trotter Louis and Paul Stewart as Tad McGeehan, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Joe Louis Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Joe Louis Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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