Ring of Passion

Feb 4, 1978

1h 38m

★ 7.0

Overview

Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.

Genres

Action

Drama

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

20th Century Fox Television

NBC Productions

Ring of Passion Trailers

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Cast

Joe Louis

Bernie Casey

Max Schmeling

Stephen Macht

Damon Runyon

Allen Garfield

Max Machon

Norman Alden

Paul Gallico

Joseph Campanella

Amy Ondra Schmeling

Britt Ekland

Chappie Jackson

Julius Harris

Joe Jacobs

Mordecai Lawner

Marva Trotter Louis

Denise Nicholas

Lilly Brooks

Beah Richards

John Roxborough

Percy Rodriguez

Julian Black

Mel Stewart

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