The Joe Louis Story_
"POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten 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.
Starring
Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Joe Louis Story was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
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 battl...
The Joe Louis Story is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (9)
Coley Wallace
Joe Louis
Hilda Simms
Marva Trotter Louis
Paul Stewart
Tad McGeehan
James Edwards
Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
John Marley
Mannie Seamon
Dots Johnson
Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson)
Evelyn Ellis
Mrs. Barrows
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Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
Arthur Pine
JM
John Marriott
Sam Langford
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Joe Louis Story about?
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.
How long is The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Joe Louis Story?
The cast of The Joe Louis Story includes Coley Wallace, Hilda Simms, Paul Stewart, James Edwards, John Marley.
What is the rating of The Joe Louis Story?
The Joe Louis Story has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama