The Great John L.(1945)
The Great John L. Synopsis
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.
The Great John L. (1945) is a drama film directed by Frank Tuttle, released on May 25, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton and Otto Kruger. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Tuttle
- Writers:
- James Edward Grant
- Producers:
- James Edward Grant, Frank R. Mastroly
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Bing Crosby Productions, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Great John L. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Darnell
as Anne Livingston
Greg McClure
as John L. Sullivan
Barbara Britton
as Kathy Harkness
Otto Kruger
as Richard Martin
Wallace Ford
as McManus
George Mathews
as John Flood
Robert Barrat
as Billy Muldoon
Joel Friedkin
as Michael Sullivan
- Simon Semenoff
Simon Semenoff
as Mons. Claire
Harry Crocker
as Arthur Brisbane
Rory Calhoun
as James J. 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett
J.M. Kerrigan
as Father O'Malley
Key crew
Directed by Frank Tuttle, written by James Edward Grant, produced by James Edward Grant and Frank R. Mastroly.
Explore more Drama titles
The Great John L. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
You may also like
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
The Cut
2025
Hands of Stone
2016
Chuck
2017
Jungleland
2020
Big George Foreman
2023
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
2022
Bleed for This
2016
Raging Bull
1980
Tyson
1995
Ali
2001
Jawbone
2017
Beast
2026
Christy
2025
The Harder They Fall
1956
Queen of the Ring
2025
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004
Cardboard Boxer
2016
Kid Galahad
1962
Fast Girls
2012
Movies similar to The Great John L.
Heroes & Villains: Napoleon
2007
Frida
2002
Rocky
1976
Rocky II
1979
Rocky III
1982
Rocky IV
1985
Rocky V
1990
The Miracle Worker
1962
The Queen
2006
Andrei Rublev
1966
Birdman of Alcatraz
1962
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl
1919
Thornwell
1981
Nguyen Van Troi
1966
The Pursuit of Happyness
2006
La Vie en Rose
2007
Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness
2024
Cinderella Man
2005
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
1977
Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking
1976
The Great John L. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great John L. online?
+
The Great John L. (1945) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Great John L.?
+
The main cast of The Great John L. (1945) includes Linda Darnell, Greg McClure, Barbara Britton, Otto Kruger and Wallace Ford. The film was directed by Frank Tuttle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great John L. released?
+
The Great John L. was released on May 25, 1945 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Great John L. worth watching?
+
The Great John L. (1945) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.