Release Date: 2002
DVD Release Date: January 14th, 2003
PG-13|1 hr 54 min
Plot Summary
This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis (Leonard Roberts) and German pugilist Max Schmeling (Til Schweiger). They first clash in the ring in 1936, a bout that ends in a Schmeling knock-out victory. Two years later, Louis returns the favor. After the end of World War II, Schmeling learns that Louis is in financial straits and seeks out his onetime rival -- igniting a friendship that will last their entire lives.
Cast: Leonard Roberts, Til Schweiger, David Paymer, Richard Roundtree, Peta Wilson, Bruce Weitz, Siena Goines, John Toles-Bey
Director: Steve James
Genres: Docudrama, Biography
Production Co: Karz Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America, Starz! Encore Entertainment
