Louis Vs. Schmeling: The Real Story
Brief Synopsis
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In 1936, German fighter Max Schmeling became the only man to ever knock out Joe Louis. By the time of the return bout, the fight became a symbolic war between the Free World vs. Nazism, which the Free World would win. Although Louis and Schmeling were cast as racial enemies, in truth they became fri
Cast & Crew
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Arthur Kent
Host ("History Undercover")
Debra Fazio
Publicist (History Channel)
Charlie Maday
Executive Producer (History Channel)
Film Details
Also Known As
History Undercover (01/21/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Sports
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 1936, German fighter Max Schmeling became the only man to ever knock out Joe Louis. By the time of the return bout, the fight became a symbolic war between the Free World vs. Nazism, which the Free World would win. Although Louis and Schmeling were cast as racial enemies, in truth they became friends. Few personalities have been so honored and then so abandoned as Joe Louis and few so wronged for so long as Max Schmeling.
Film Details
Also Known As
History Undercover (01/21/01)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Sports
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
