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Dominican Rep. The Great White Hope
- Original title
- The Great White Hope
- Year
- 1970
- Running time
- 101 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Howard Sackler. Theater: Howard Sackler
- Cast
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Biography. Sports. Boxing
- Synopsis
- Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) as a boxer, dealing with the racism and hatred of early-20th century white America. He is not only the first black heavyweight contender; he is also in love with a white woman. Jefferson must not only deal with the hatred of whites, he must also deal with the ostracism of some members of the black community who feel he has sold out.
- Awards
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1970: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actor (James Earl Jones), Actress (Jane Alexander)1970: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer - Male (James Earl Jones). 3 Nom.1970: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay
- Critics' reviews
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"This big-scale work, directed by Martin Ritt, is of solid craftsmanship but little style. James Earl Jones' Johnson is, however, intensely vital and larger-than-life."
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