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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight poster

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)

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.

Release: 1897-05-22
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: 5.3 / 10
Cast
James J. Corbett
James J. Corbett
Himself
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Himself
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Billy Madden
Himself - Sullivan's Manager
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George Siler
Himself - Referee
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John L. Sullivan
Himself - Master of Ceremonies