Joe Louis
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Considered by many as the greatest Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the sport's history. Lewis appeared in a number of TV shows and films often playing himself.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lafayette, Alabama, USA
Birthday: May 13, 1914
Deathday: April 12, 1981
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Gender: Male
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The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Overview: Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO. This feature-length documentary offers a personal and uncompromising look into the editing process, captured by Sly's longtime friend and fellow filmmaker John Herzfeld.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-30
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The Phynx
Overview: A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in Albania held by communist enemies of the USA.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-03-06
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a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Overview: The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-03
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Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Overview: In March 1985, Larry Holmes defended his IBF Heavyweight title against rising contender David Bey in Las Vegas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-15
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Spirit of Youth
Overview: The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-04-01
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The Square Jungle
Overview: Grocery clerk Eddie Quaid, in danger of losing his father to alcoholism and his girl Julie through lack of career prospects, goes into boxing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-12-30
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The Brown Bomber
Overview: A short feature on boxing star "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-10-20
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Hitler's Forgotten Victims
Overview: The story of black and mixed race people in Nazi Germany who were sterilised, experimented upon, tortured and exterminated in the Nazi concentration camps. It also explores the history of German racism and examines the treatment of Black prisoners-of-war. The film uses interviews with survivors and their families as well as archival material to document the Black German Holocaust experience.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-02
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This Is the Army
Overview: In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his son Johnny Jones, who was before his fathers assistant, gets the order to stage a knew all-soldier show, called THIS IS THE ARMY. But in his pesonal life he has problems, because he refuses to marry his fiancée until the war is over.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-08-14
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Johnny at the Fair
Overview: At the Canadian National Exhibition, a young boy gets separated from his parents and meets some celebrities.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-01-01
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Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Overview: An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-23
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The Return of Gentleman Jim
Overview: Gentleman Jim Corbett (George Montgomery) returns in 1947 to fight Joe Louis (played by Louis himself) to settle the debate of who is the better fighter. However, the fight will be off if Jim falls in love on Earth and a country girl presents a problem.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-02-05
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The Fight Never Ends
Overview: Joe Louis, portraying himself, is a good influence on a group of Harlem youths who are tempted to "go bad" by a gangster known as Caper, an older brother of one of the youths.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-03-06
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Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
Overview: The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Overview: Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-08-06
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Joe Palooka, Champ
Overview: After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-05-26
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Med krut i nävarna
Overview: "Powerful Fists" - Depicts Swedish heavy-weight professional boxer Ingemar Johansson's career 1952 to 1963.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1969-06-23
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Boxing's Greatest Champions
Overview: Boxing Writers of America select the best fighters of all time in each weight division, leading up to their selection of The Greatest Fighter Of All Time. Includes action footage of Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali and more!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-27
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Rickles
Overview: Various comedy sketches with the Master of Insults, Don Rickles.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-19
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Easy to Get
Overview: U.S. Army training film about avoiding venereal disease, intended primarily for Black servicemen.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-07-10
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Great International Heavyweight Boxing Contest Between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling
Overview: The theatrical release of the heavyweight boxing contest between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-10-18
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