Ring of Passion

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Ring of Passion

1978

1h 38m

7.0(1 votes)

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Overview

Fact-based drama about the two Joe Louis-Max Schmeling heavyweight fights and the way both boxers unwillingly became symbols of political ideologies just prior to World War II.

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35 members

Acting

Bernie Casey

Joe Louis

Acting

Stephen Macht

Max Schmeling

Acting

Allen Garfield

Damon Runyon

Acting

Norman Alden

Max Machon

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Joseph Campanella

Paul Gallico

Acting

Britt Ekland

Amy Ondra Schmeling

Acting

Julius Harris

Chappie Jackson

Acting

Mordecai Lawner

Joe Jacobs

Acting

Denise Nicholas

Marva Trotter Louis

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Beah Richards

Lilly Brooks

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Percy Rodriguez

John Roxborough

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Mel Stewart

Julian Black

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Barry Dennen

Adolf Hitler

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Johnny Haymer

Nazi Official

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Al Lewis

Mike Jacobs

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Rod McCary

Rodney

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Joshua Shelley

Max

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Dan Avey

Blow-by-Blow Announcer

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Jack Bernardi

Mr. Weisman

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Shaka Cumbuka

Honey Bear

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Sarina C. Grant

Vunies

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Tom Kelly

First Newsman

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Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Ring Announcer

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Allan Malamud

Second Newsman

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David Moody

Wellwisher

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Joni Palmer

Emmarell

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Stephen Roberts

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Clement von Franckenstein

German Commentator

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Wonderful Smith

Minister

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George Latka

Referee Donovan

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Pat O'Hara

Tom O'Rourke

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Clay Hodges

Unknown Role

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Warren Munson

Unknown Role

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Frank Slaten

Nazi #1

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Paul Schumacher

Reporter (uncredited)

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