Movie Description
Ring of Passion
(1978)Overview
Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Michael Lewis
- Producer : Lou Morheim
- Editor : Sidney Katz
- Cast : Bernie Casey,Stephen Macht,Allen Garfield,Norman Alden,Joseph Campanella,Britt Ekland,Julius Harris,Mordecai Lawner,Denise Nicholas,Beah Richards,Percy Rodriguez,Mel Stewart,Barry Dennen,Johnny Haymer,Al Lewis,Rod McCary,Joshua Shelley,Dan Avey,Jack Bernardi,Shaka Cumbuka,Sarina C. Grant,Tom Kelly,Jimmy Lennon Sr.,Allan Malamud,David Moody,Joni Palmer,Stephen Roberts,Clement von Franckenstein,Wonderful Smith,George Latka,Pat O'Hara,Clay Hodges,Warren Munson,Frank Slaten,Paul Schumacher
Cast
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Damon Runyon
Max Machon
Paul Gallico
Amy Ondra Schmeling
Chappie Jackson
Joe Jacobs
Marva Trotter Louis
Lilly Brooks
John Roxborough
Julian Black
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Official
Mike Jacobs
Rodney
Max
Blow-by-Blow Announcer
Mr. Weisman
Honey Bear
Vunies
First Newsman
Ring Announcer
Second Newsman
Wellwisher
Emmarell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
German Commentator
Minister
Referee Donovan
Tom O'Rourke
Nazi #1
Reporter (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleRing of Passion
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-02-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 38m
Production Companies20th Century Fox Television,NBC Productions
Genres
- Action
- Drama
- History
- TV Movie
