The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (movie)

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (movie)

  • User score: 5.5
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Enoch J. Rector
  • Production companies: Veriscope Company
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 1/1/1897
  • Run time: 19 min.

Movie description

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.

Actors

James J. Corbett

James J. Corbett

Role(s): Himself

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Bob Fitzsimmons

Bob Fitzsimmons

Role(s): Himself

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Billy Madden

Billy Madden

Role(s): Himself - Sullivan's Manager

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George Siler

George Siler

Role(s): Himself - Referee

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John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Role(s): Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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