The Great White Hope
He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
1970 1 hour 43 minutesHe could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
1970 1 hour 43 minutes
A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
11th October 1970
55 years ago
1 hour 43 minutes
Finishes at 10:02pm
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 8 nominations total
6.9/10
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