Poster movie

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Documentary

Lenguage:19 min

Duration:en

Release date:Jan 1, 1897

Calificacion:5.5

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.

Cast

James J. Corbett
James J. CorbettHimself
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob FitzsimmonsHimself
Billy Madden
Billy MaddenHimself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler
George SilerHimself - Referee
John L. Sullivan
John L. SullivanHimself - Master of Ceremonies

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