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The Great White Hope (DVD, 2005)
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Based on Howard Sackler's Broadway play about the life of flamboyant boxing great, Jack Johnson, THE GREAT WHITE HOPE stars James Earl Jones as Jack Jefferson, a fictional counterpart for Johnson. Jefferson, the first-ever African-American heavyweight champion, fights racism, hostile fans, and aggressive promoters to become the top fighter in the world in the early 1900s. However, once at the top, Jefferson finds that he has provoked the anger of the government, labor unions, and the boxing racket itself because of his race, talent, and his romance with a white woman, Eleanor (Jane Alexander). Under investigation by the government, Jefferson travels the world fighting for a promoter whose main focus is to find a white fighter who can match Jefferson's prowess in the ring--that is the definition of "the great white hope" of the title. Bolstered by Mr. Jones's powerful performance, THE GREAT WHITE HOPE is a searing examination of prejudice in 20th century America. The film doesn't back down from some of the more complex and disturbing issues in the play, namely the psychological reasons for the white establishment's fear of Johnson. Revealing and entertaining, Ritt's film takes an unflinching look at racial politics in America.Product Identifiers
UPC0024543104667
eBay Product ID (ePID)44158112
Product Key Features
ActorJames Earl Jones
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleGreat White Hope
DirectorMartin Ritt
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleJames Earl Jones
Release Date20050111
Film CountryUSA
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- Nov 16, 2021
James Earl Jones at his Best
Arrived exactly as described, on time, and for a good price. Hard to find title, so I'm very pleased with my acquisition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 27, 2021
Very good movie.
The story was very believable and interesting. I really enjoyed the actors.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 15, 2017
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Great movie I always wanted to add it. To my movie collectionVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 26, 2018
Great white hope
Interesting movie but a bit different than what I expected.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 13, 2019
I love all about the DVD The Great White Hope !
Everything about the DVD and the true Story, the acting, and the choice that James Earl Jones is EXCELLENT! !Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 31, 2017
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- Apr 19, 2021
Raw n gritty
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- Dec 06, 2022
Good
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- Aug 14, 2019
TERRIFIC!
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