Movie
The Great White Hope
1970PG-131h 43m6.3 / 10
He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Great White Hope opened in theaters October 11, 1970. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
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Cast
James Earl JonesJack Jefferson
Jane AlexanderEleanor
Lou GilbertGoldie
Joel FluellenTick
Chester MorrisPop Weaver
Robert WebberDixon
Marlene WarfieldClara
Hal HolbrookCameronCredits
- Directed by
- Martin Ritt
- Written by
- Howard Sackler
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Lawrence Turman ProductionsUnited States
20th Century FoxUnited States
Themes
based on play or musicalboxingsports