The Great John L.

6.3 1945 96 min
Drama

Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on…

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Director
Frank Tuttle
Writer
James Edward Grant

Cast

The cast behind this title

Linda Darnell Anne Livingston
Greg McClure John L. Sullivan
Barbara Britton Kathy Harkness
Otto Kruger Richard Martin
Wallace Ford McManus
George Mathews John Flood
Robert Barrat Billy Muldoon
Joel Friedkin Michael Sullivan
Simon Semenoff Mons. Claire
Harry Crocker Arthur Brisbane
Rory Calhoun James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett
J.M. Kerrigan Father O'Malley
Fritz Feld Claire's manager
Lee Sullivan Mickey Steele
Eddie Kane Promoter
Jerry Maren Midget
Ernie Adams Waiter (uncredited)
Guy Bellis (uncredited)

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