The Great John L.
Originally released in 1945. The Great John L. is a drama film. directed by Frank Tuttle.
Starring Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, and Barbara Britton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Linda Darnell
as Anne Livingston
Greg McClure
as John L. Sullivan
Barbara Britton
as Kathy Harkness
Otto Kruger
as Richard Martin
Wallace Ford
as McManus
George Mathews
as John Flood
Robert Barrat
as Billy Muldoon
Joel Friedkin
as Michael Sullivan
Simon Semenoff
as Mons. Claire
Harry Crocker
as Arthur Brisbane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bing Crosby Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great John L. about?
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 tw...
Who directed The Great John L.?
The Great John L. was directed by Frank Tuttle.
How long is The Great John L.?
The Great John L. has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Great John L. released?
The Great John L. was released on May 25, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great John L.?
The main cast of The Great John L. includes Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger, Wallace Ford.