Ring of Passion (1978)
Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.
- Date of release
- 1978-02-04
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History, TV Movie
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
Casting
- Bernie Casey — Joe Louis
- Stephen Macht — Max Schmeling
- Allen Garfield — Damon Runyon
- Norman Alden — Max Machon
- Joseph Campanella — Paul Gallico
- Britt Ekland — Amy Ondra Schmeling
- Julius Harris — Chappie Jackson
- Mordecai Lawner — Joe Jacobs
- Denise Nicholas — Marva Trotter Louis
- Beah Richards — Lilly Brooks
- Percy Rodriguez — John Roxborough
- Mel Stewart — Julian Black
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