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The Great White Hope
The Great White Hope
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54 Ratings

THE GREAT WHITE HOPE

Directed by Martin Ritt
United States, 1970
Drama

Synopsis

Although the characters’ names were changed, The Great White Hope was a thinly veiled account of the trials and tribulations of boxer Jack Johnson, based on the play by Howard Sackler and directed by Martin Ritt.

Synopsis

Although the characters’ names were changed, The Great White Hope was a thinly veiled account of the trials and tribulations of boxer Jack Johnson, based on the play by Howard Sackler and directed by Martin Ritt.