Overview

Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.

Cast

Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger, Wallace Ford, George Mathews, Robert Barrat, Joel Friedkin

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Frequently asked

What is "The Great John L." about?

Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.

When was "The Great John L." released?

The Great John L. was released in 1945.

Who stars in "The Great John L."?

The cast includes Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger.