The Great White Hope (1967)

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The Great White Hope was adapted from a play of the same name written by Howard Sackler in 1967. The play was adapted from a true story of first African- American world heavyweights boxing champion, Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea over their marriage controversy and his wife’s death, Duryea, of committing suicide in 1912. [1]

The American biographical romantic drama film was first released in 1970, directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander as main roles. This film had received ratings of 43% from 7 reviews, based on Rotten Tomatoes. [2] A year after its release, the film won a Golden Globe Awards, for Most Promising Newcomer - Male. [3]

Plot

The Great White Hope, Jack Johnson and Etta Terry Duryea

Controversy

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