Movie Description
The Great John L.
(1945)Overview
Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frank Tuttle
- Producer : James Edward Grant,Frank R. Mastroly
- Writer : James Edward Grant
- Editor : Ted Bellinger
- Cast : Linda Darnell,Greg McClure,Barbara Britton,Otto Kruger,Wallace Ford,George Mathews,Robert Barrat,Joel Friedkin,Simon Semenoff,Harry Crocker,Rory Calhoun,J.M. Kerrigan,Fritz Feld,Lee Sullivan,Eddie Kane,Jerry Maren,Ernie Adams,Guy Bellis,Ted Billings,Freddie Steele
Cast
Anne Livingston
John L. Sullivan
Kathy Harkness
Richard Martin
McManus
John Flood
Billy Muldoon
Michael Sullivan
Mons. Claire
Arthur Brisbane
James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett
Father O'Malley
Claire's manager
Mickey Steele
Promoter
Midget
Waiter (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
(uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Great John L.
Status Released
Release Information
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1945-05-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesBing Crosby Productions,United Artists
Genres
- Drama
