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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

★ 5.3/10•1897•19m•NR•Documentary

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.

Enoch J. Rector · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime19m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 22, 1897

Actors

James J. Corbett

James J. Corbett

Himself

Bob Fitzsimmons

Himself

Billy Madden

Himself - Sullivan's Manager

George Siler

Himself - Referee

John L. Sullivan

Himself - Master of Ceremonies

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