Joe and Max (2002)
- 5.4
- 114 mins
- Drama, Biography
Storyline
This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis (Leonard Roberts) and German pugilist Max Schmeling (Til Schweiger). 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.
Plot Keywords
boxer, nazi, friend, opponent, touching, rousing, inspiring, new york city, boxing ring, germany, friendship, world war ii, race relations, civil rights, boxing, joe louis, rivalry, transformation, 1940s
Short Review
Inspiring story of a friendship between two rivals.
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Streaming Service
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