Basic Info
Release: May 22, 1897
Rating: ⭐ 5.3/10 (27 votes)
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
1897
⭐ 5.3/10
27 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- No Language xx
Cast
James J. Corbett
Himself
Bob Fitzsimmons
Himself
Billy Madden
Himself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler
Himself - Referee
John L. Sullivan
Himself - Master of Ceremonies
Crew
Enoch J. Rector
Director
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