The Joe Louis Story

The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.

Top Cast

Coley WallaceJoe Louis

Hilda SimmsMarva Trotter Louis

Paul StewartTad McGeehan

James EdwardsJack 'Chappie' Blackburn

John MarleyMannie Seamon

Dots JohnsonJulian Black (as Dotts Johnson)

Evelyn EllisMrs. Barrows

Carl 'Rocky' LatimerArthur Pine