Joe Louis
Nacimiento : 1914-05-13, Lafayette, Alabama, USA
Muerte : 1981-04-12
Historia
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.
Himself (archive footage)
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.
Himself (Archival Footage)
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.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Malcolm Little (1925–1965) nació en Omaha (Nebraska). Su padre, ministro baptista, murió siendo él niño, y su madre acabó en un psiquiátrico cuando el Ku Klux Klan incendió su casa. Después de ser rechazado por el ejército, cayó en la delincuencia y fue a parar a la cárcel. Allí se convirtió al Islam y cambió radicalmente su vida, convirtiéndose pronto en un carismático líder del movimiento de liberación de la comunidad negra norteamericana.
Various comedy sketches with the Master of Insults, Don Rickles.
Self (archive footage)
Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
Himself (Archival Footage)
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.
Joe Louis
Una banda de rock es enviada a Albania con el fin de localizar a unos estadounidenses secuestrados en un alejado castillo.
"Powerful Fists" - Depicts Swedish heavy-weight professional boxer Ingemar Johansson's career 1952 to 1963.
Himself
Un empleado de un colmado, ante el riesgo de perder a su padre por alcoholismo, y a su chica por la falta de perspectivas profesionales, decide entrar en el mundo del boxeo.
At the Canadian National Exhibition, a young boy gets separated from his parents and meets some celebrities.
Himself
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.
Joe Louis
Durante la I Guerra Mundial, el bailarín de Broadway Jerry Jones (George Murphy) es convocado para ingresar en el ejército. Otros amigos se enlistan también, y pronto, en el Campo Upton de New York, Jerry organiza a un grupo que montará el espectáculo “Yip! Yip! Yaphank!”. Varias décadas después, algunos de los sobrevivientes del grupo, con Jerry a la cabeza, aunarán esfuerzos para montar, durante la II Guerra Mundial, otra revista que se llamará esta vez “This is the Army”.
Joe Thomas
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
