Name: The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Director: Enoch J. Rector
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 19 min
Cast: James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden, George Siler, John L. Sullivan

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

No Language 19m

About The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight Movie

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight, released in 1897, is a Documentary Movie from director Enoch J. Rector. Featuring James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Billy Madden. 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. Written by Mark Toscano.

Movie Details

LanguageNo Language

Runtime19m

DirectorEnoch J. Rector

GenreDocumentary

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