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The Great White Hope is a 1967 play written by Howard Sackler later adapted in 1970 for a film of the same name.The play was first produced by Arena Stage in Washington D.C. and debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre on October 3 1968 for a run of 546 performances directed by Edwin Sherin with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in the lead roles.

author
Howard Sackler
character in play
Goldie, Clara, Al Cameron, Cap'n Dan, Dixon, Eleanor Backman, Jack Jefferson, Mama Tiny, Pop Weaver, Scipio, Tick
IBDB ID
4084
original language
English language
premiere place
Arena Stage (Washington D.C.), Washington D.C.
premiere year
1967-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
setting of play
Late 1930s to mid-1940s
subject of play
Pugilism; racism

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