The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
53.00% | May 22, 1897 | Documentary
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.
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Enoch J. Rector
Director
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James J. Corbett
Himself
Bob Fitzsimmons
Himself
Billy Madden
Himself - Sullivan's Manager
George Siler
Himself - Referee
John L. Sullivan
Himself - Master of Ceremonies
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