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Ring of Passion
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Ring of Passion

1978-02-04 · 98 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · History · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Robert Michael Lewis
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television, NBC Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyJoe Louis
Stephen MachtStephen MachtMax Schmeling
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldDamon Runyon
Norman AldenNorman AldenMax Machon
Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaPaul Gallico
Britt EklandBritt EklandAmy Ondra Schmeling
Julius HarrisJulius HarrisChappie Jackson
Mordecai LawnerMordecai LawnerJoe Jacobs
Denise NicholasDenise NicholasMarva Trotter Louis
Beah RichardsBeah RichardsLilly Brooks
Percy RodriguezPercy RodriguezJohn Roxborough
Mel StewartMel StewartJulian Black
Barry DennenBarry DennenAdolf Hitler
Johnny HaymerJohnny HaymerNazi Official
Al LewisAl LewisMike Jacobs
Rod McCaryRod McCaryRodney
Joshua ShelleyJoshua ShelleyMax
Dan AveyBlow-by-Blow Announcer
Jack BernardiJack BernardiMr. Weisman
Shaka CumbukaHoney Bear

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