États-Unis,
1953, 88 min
Réalisation:
Robert GordonPhotographie:
Joseph C. BrunMusique:
George BassmanActeurs·trices:
Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley, Ossie Davis, Max Baer (i.a.), Dots Johnson, Primo Carnera (i.a.), Tiger Joe Marsh, Ike Jones (plus)Résumés(1)
A serviceable, if stilted, biopic about the eponymous hero in boxing and racial equality, who became heavyweight champ in the '30s despite overwhelming prejudice and Max Schmelling. Real-life boxer Coley Wallace brings a boxer's authenticity to his portrayal of Joe Louis. (texte officiel du distributeur)
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I'm used to Louis' story in terms of those Max Schmeling fights, whereas this is his standalone movie. Much of the film works almost in a documentary style, and watching the development is very interesting. The biography would look very different today. Those major boxing stories in the pre-war world are still attractive. Max, by the way, is played by William Thourlby. ()