The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight(1897)
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Synopsis
This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch Rector recorded the entire fight, simultaneously creating the world's first known feature film, as the resulting footage lasted over 90 minutes in length. About a quarter of the film survives today.
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897) is a documentary film directed by Enoch J. Rector, released on May 22, 1897 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden and George Siler. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Enoch J. Rector
- Production:
- Veriscope Company
- Status:
- Released
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Cast & Crew
Main cast
James J. Corbett
as Himself
- Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Fitzsimmons
as Himself
- Billy Madden
Billy Madden
as Himself - Sullivan's Manager
- George Siler
George Siler
as Himself - Referee
- John L. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
as Himself - Master of Ceremonies
Key crew
Directed by Enoch J. Rector.
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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight?
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The main cast of The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897) includes James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler and John L. Sullivan. The film was directed by Enoch J. Rector. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight released?
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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight was released on May 22, 1897 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight worth watching?
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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.