The Great White Hope (1970)

  
Format:  The Great White Hope DVD 
 
 
James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander deliver powerful, Oscar-nominated performances in this drama based on the stormy career of early 1900s boxing champ Jack Jefferson, whose personal life came under attack because of his involvement with a white woman. With Lou Gilbert and Robert Webber; directed by Martin Ritt. 102 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish.
Academy Award ®
Nominee: Best Actor (James Earl Jones), Best Actress (Jane Alexander)
 
SKU: D61947
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