The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight poster

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

1897 • 1h40m Documentary

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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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Director

Enoch J. Rector

Cast

James J. Corbett

Bob Fitzsimmons

Billy Madden

Release date

5/22/1897

Status

Released

Origin country

US

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