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The Great John L.

The Great John L.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great John L.
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1945-05-25
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Bing Crosby Productions, United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0746
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

as Anne Livingston

Greg McClure

Greg McClure

as John L. Sullivan

Barbara Britton

Barbara Britton

as Kathy Harkness

Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger

as Richard Martin

Wallace Ford

Wallace Ford

as McManus

George Mathews

George Mathews

as John Flood

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

as Billy Muldoon

Joel Friedkin

Joel Friedkin

as Michael Sullivan

Simon Semenoff

Simon Semenoff

as Mons. Claire

Harry Crocker

Harry Crocker

as Arthur Brisbane

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

boxerchampionbiography

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great John L.?

The Great John L. is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1945-05-25.

Who are the main actors in The Great John L.?

The main cast includes Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger, Wallace Ford, .

Where can I watch The Great John L. online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great John L. is available.

Is The Great John L. based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Great John L.?

The Great John L. has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great John L.?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great John L.?

The soundtrack was composed by Bing Crosby Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great John L. filmed?

The Great John L. was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great John L.?

The total runtime of The Great John L. is 96 minutes.

Is The Great John L. suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great John L.?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great John L..

Does The Great John L. have a post-credit scene?

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