The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
(1897)
May 22, 1897• 1h 40m
53%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Enoch J. Rector
Director
Top Billed Cast
JJC
James J. Corbett
Himself
BF
Bob Fitzsimmons
Himself
BM
Billy Madden
Himself - Sullivan's Manager
GS
George Siler
Himself - Referee
JLS
John L. Sullivan
Himself - Master of Ceremonies
