The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Coley WallaceJoe Louis | Joe Louis |
 Hilda SimmsMarva Trotter Louis | Marva Trotter Louis |
 Paul StewartTad McGeehan | Tad McGeehan |
 James EdwardsJack 'Chappie' Blackburn | Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn |
 John MarleyMannie Seamon | Mannie Seamon |
 Dots JohnsonJulian Black (as Dotts Johnson) | Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson) |
 Evelyn EllisMrs. Barrows | Mrs. Barrows |
| CCarl 'Rocky' LatimerArthur Pine | Arthur Pine |
 John MarriottSam Langford | Sam Langford |