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Joe and Max

Play trailer Poster for Joe and Max PG-13,  2002,  1h 54m,  Drama/ Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis and German pugilist Max Schmeling. They first clash in the ring in 1936, a bout that ends in a Schmeling knock-out victory. Two years later, Louis returns the favor. After the end of World War II, Schmeling learns that Louis is in financial straits and seeks out his onetime rival -- igniting a friendship that will last their entire lives.
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Steve James

Director

Leonard Roberts

Joe Louis

Til Schweiger

Max Schmeling

David Paymer

Joe Jacobs

Richard Roundtree

Jack Blackburn

Peta Wilson

Anny Ondra

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Synopsis This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis and German pugilist Max Schmeling. They first clash in the ring in 1936, a bout that ends in a Schmeling knock-out victory. Two years later, Louis returns the favor. After the end of World War II, Schmeling learns that Louis is in financial straits and seeks out his onetime rival -- igniting a friendship that will last their entire lives.
Director
Steve James
Producer
Kelli Konop, Julie Lynn, Adam Richman
Screenwriter
Jason Horwitch
Production Co
Karz Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America, Starz! Encore Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 54m
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