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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

0h 19m | PG-13

⭐ 5.3 / 10

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.

Director: Enoch J. Rector

Studio: Veriscope Company

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

James J. Corbett

James J. Corbett

as Himself

Bob Fitzsimmons

Bob Fitzsimmons

as Himself

Billy Madden

Billy Madden

as Himself - Sullivan's Manager

George Siler

George Siler

as Himself - Referee

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

as Himself - Master of Ceremonies