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A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
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Cast

James Earl Jones
Jack Jefferson

Jane Alexander
Eleanor

Lou Gilbert
Goldie

Joel Fluellen
Tick

Chester Morris
Pop Weaver

Robert Webber
Dixon

Marlene Warfield
Clara

Hal Holbrook
Cameron

Beah Richards
Mama Tiny

Moses Gunn
Scipio

Larry Pennell
Brady

Marcel Dalio
French Promoter

Manuel Padilla Jr.
Paco

Scatman Crothers
Carnival Barker (uncredited)

R.G. Armstrong
Captain Dan

Rodolfo Acosta
El Jefe
Ernest Anderson
Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited)
Director

Martin Ritt
Director

Jerry Ziesmer
Assistant Director
Marvin Weldon
Script Supervisor
Tim Zinnemann
Assistant Director
Creator
Howard Sackler
Screenplay