Overview

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

Cast

James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris, Robert Webber, Marlene Warfield, Hal Holbrook

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Frequently asked

What is "The Great White Hope" about?

A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.

When was "The Great White Hope" released?

The Great White Hope was released in 1970.

Who stars in "The Great White Hope"?

The cast includes James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen.