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Poster for The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

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1897 | 19 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone who loves an underdog and anyone who likes learning something new. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Shelve it next to Senna.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 19 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1897: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $750K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Enoch J. Rector

  • James J. CorbettHimself
  • Bob FitzsimmonsHimself
  • Billy MaddenHimself - Sullivan's Manager
  • George SilerHimself - Referee
  • John L. SullivanHimself - Master of Ceremonies