The Great White Hope

(1970)Directed by Martin Ritt103 min · PG-13Drama
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.

James Earl Jonesas Jack Jefferson
Jane Alexanderas Eleanor
Lou Gilbertas Goldie
Chester Morrisas Pop Weaver
Hal Holbrookas Cameron
Beah Richardsas Mama Tiny
Moses Gunnas Scipio
Marcel Dalioas French Promoter
Scatman Crothersas Carnival Barker (uncredited)
R.G. Armstrongas Captain Dan
Rodolfo Acostaas El Jefe
Ernest Andersonas Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited)