Movie

The Great White Hope

1970 · 103 min

A heavy, talky drama that builds quiet tension as a charismatic man is cornered by prejudice, leaving a lingering sadness.

Tagline: He could beat any white man in the world. He just couldn't beat all of them.
Overview: A black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, power, love, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
power
love
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild