The Great John L. 78 years old

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.

Credits

The Great John L. Cast

Name Character
Rory Calhoun He was 22, 76 years old when he died as James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett
J. M. Kerrigan He was 60, 79 years old when he died as Father O'Malley
Robert Barrat He was 55, 80 years old when he died as Billy Muldoon
Fritz Feld He was 44, 93 years old when he died as Claire's manager
Otto Kruger He was 59, 89 years old when he died as Richard Martin
Barbara Britton She was 25, 60 years old when she died as Kathy Harkness
Linda Darnell She was 21, 41 years old when she died as Anne Livingston
Harry Crocker He was 51, 64 years old when he died as Arthur Brisbane
George Mathews He was 33, 73 years old when he died as John Flood
Joel Friedkin as Michael Sullivan
Greg McClure He was 30, 97 years old when he died as John L. Sullivan
Wallace Ford He was 47, 68 years old when he died as McManus

The Great John L. Crew

Name Department
James Edward Grant as Writer. He was 39 (60) years old when He died Writing
Frank Tuttle as Director. He was 52 (70) years old when He died Directing
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The Great John L. (78 years)

  • Release day: Friday, May 25, 1945
  • Runtime: 96 minutes