The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

(1897)

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Synopsis

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.

Rating

IMDB 5.2

Genres

Documentary, Sport

Runtime

19min

Production country

United States

Director

Enoch J. Rector

Cast

James J. Corbett
Himself
Bob Fitzsimmons
Himself
Billy Madden
Himself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler
Himself - Referee
John L. Sullivan
Himself - Master of Ceremonies