The Great John L.

The Great John L.

1945 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · 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 him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.

Directed by Frank Tuttle · Written by James Edward Grant

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