The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 22, 1897

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Veriscope Company

Cast

John L. Sullivan,George Siler,Bob Fitzsimmons,Billy Madden,James J. Corbett

Director

Enoch J. Rector

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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