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The Great White Hope (1970)

Starring: James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander Director: Martin Ritt Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD

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Actors: James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert, Joel Fluellen, Chester Morris
Directors: Martin Ritt
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English, German, Hungarian, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: January 11, 2005
Run Time: 102 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00066FABM
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,164 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander won Oscar nominations for their riveting performances in this study of a great fighter brought down by lesser men.

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5.0 out of 5 stars James Earl Jones at his finest...., April 11, 2002

By	"safe_harbor_books" (CONCORD, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great White Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a remarkable and forceful film, well written and directed. Jones shows a physical prowess that does not come through in any other film I have seen him in and carries the role with a natural grace. Sharply exposing the prejudice of the time, it is also unfliching in the portrait of a man brought to ruin by the forces around him, with not a little assistance from his own feeling of being untouchable. Highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Seeing, February 14, 2000

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This review is from: Great White Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This movie (which claims to be based on true events) compellingly deals with the struggle of America's first black heavyweight boxing champion against racism (both black and white).

Far from being pointless, the movie (adapted from a successful stage play) realistically presents the outrageous way this man is treated for having the "audacity" to win the heavyweight championship from a white man, have a relationship with a white woman, and openly celebrate both of these facts. He is shamelessly persecuted by the governement (using obscure laws never intended for the purpose) and disowned by some in the black community for being a "traitor" to his own race and a bad role model to young blacks who admire him.

The acting is superb, and the story (set in the early 20th century) takes on an added dimension when one considers how closely it parallels the events of the year it was released (1970 - a time when Muhammed Ali had been deprived of the right to box for several of his best years due to his refusal to be drafted into the U.S. armed forces; many have argued the real reason for this was that he scared and outraged some white Americans, being a vocal, opinionated black man who embraced the teachings and religion of Malcom X). there are a number of people who have seen this relatively obscure movie and who think very highly of it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This movie needs to be in print!, August 31, 2004

By	J. Moser "moserjos" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Great White Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I can't say enough about this great film, which is obviously woefully underappreciated, since it's currently not available on video at all. James Earl Jones is mesmerizing, the script and direction are impeccable--yet another great movie from Martin Ritt. So many of the scenes are unlike anything I've seen before in the brutal frankness the filmmakers use to portray race relations circa 1910.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MY REVIEW!!!!!!!!!
WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS PICTURE.........ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PICTURE OF THE FIRST BLACK HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD............

Published 6 months ago by D. Gaines

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, Compelling, and still QUITE relevant
As an 18-yr old, I vividly remember when this movie came out and the swirling controversies that accompanied it. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Raider Jack

4.0 out of 5 stars sharing my point of view
This movie was a great find. The main person in the movie James Earl Jones was excellent. It gives the life story of one of the top boxers of all times who was railroaded because... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Monica Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars The Legend and The Man
You don't have to be a fan of boxing to enjoy this movie. THE GREAT WHITE HOPE is the story of Jack Johnson, the famed illustrious 'Negro' boxer. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Maizie James

5.0 out of 5 stars A Triumph For James Earl Jones
I saw this film in the theater while in High School and was blown away. Loosely based on the life of Jack Johnson like so many other so called "film biographies". Read more

Published on July 9, 2007 by R. McRae

4.0 out of 5 stars "The Winner and still Champion...."
pretty powerful. every aspect of this film moved me: the acting, the visuals, the settings. james earl jones and jane alexander light up the screen in their roles. Read more

Published on February 22, 2006 by a_poet_grows_in_brooklyn

3.0 out of 5 stars loosely based on true events
Neither this movie, nor the play it was created from were
directly based on true events. The work is loosely based on
events in the life of boxer Jack Johnson. Read more

Published on January 24, 2005 by AJ

4.0 out of 5 stars tight film
this Movie for it's time frame was Ground-Breaking.in 1971 to be doing a Movie with a Black Actor&White Female Lead was Big.well sorry to say it still is in 2001. Read more

Published on September 10, 2001 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting early performances by two great actors
I saw this movie when it first came out in the theatres in 1970. It may not be quite as powerful today as it was then, but it is definitely worth seeing for the performances by... Read more

Published on July 3, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars AWFUL
This was an awful movie that had no point and was extremely boring. Don't see it! unless its just to make noise in the background while you do something thats going to be worth... Read more

Published on January 12, 2000

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