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The Great White Hope is a 1970 American biographical romantic drama film written and adapted from the 1967 Howard Sackler play of the same name. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The film was directed by Martin Ritt , starring James Earl Jones , Jane Alexander , Chester Morris , Hal Holbrook , Beah Richards and Moses Gunn .
The Great White Hope is a 1967 play written by Howard Sackler, later adapted in 1970 for a film of the same name. [1] [2]The play was first produced by Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in October 1968, directed by Edwin Sherin with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in the lead roles.
The Great White Hope, a 1967 play by Howard Sackler The Great White Hope (film) , a 1970 motion picture adapted from the play "Great White Hope", a song by Styx on the 1978 album Pieces of Eight
James Earl Jones at His Best. James Earl Jones was an actor known for his booming voice, towering presence, and utter commitment to his craft. He passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93.
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Howard Oliver Sackler (December 19, 1929 – October 12, 1982) was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for having written The Great White Hope (play: 1967; film: 1970). The Great White Hope enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters.
Despite his declining health, Morris began work on what was his last film role, as Pop Weaver in the biographical drama The Great White Hope (1970). The film was released after his death. [16] [17] After filming wrapped, Morris joined the stage production of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania ...
The Great White Hope (1970) as Cap'n Dan; J. W. Coop (1971) as Jim Sawyer; Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1972) as Squire Fisk; The Final Comedown (1972) as Mr. Freeman; The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid (1972) as Clell Miller; The Legend of Hillbilly John (1972) as Bristowe; Gentle Savage (1973) as Rupert Beeker, Owner of 'Beeker's Bar'