Joe and Max
2002 · Movie · 113 min · ★ 5.1
This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis and German pugilist Max Schmeling. From their first clash in 1936, to later becoming friends post WWII, this film follows not only their historic bouts in the ring, but also their behind the scenes friendship.
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-03-03
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 113 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.1/10 (11 votes)
Themes
- sports
- boxer
- boxing
Cast & crew
Leonard Roberts
as Joe Louis
Til Schweiger
as Max Schmeling
Peta Wilson
as Anny Ondra
Richard Roundtree
as Jack Blackburn
John Toles-Bey
as John Roxborough
David Paymer
as Joe Jacobs
Jürgen Schornagel
as Max Machon
August Zirner
as David Lewin
Wilfried Hochholdinger
as Joseph Goebbels
Rolf Kanies
as Adolf Hitler
Directed by Steve James