The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897)
100 min
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.
- Release date
- May 22, 1897
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- James J. Corbett as Self
- Bob Fitzsimmons as Self
- Billy Madden as Self - Sullivan's Manager
- George Siler as Self - Referee
- John L. Sullivan as Self - Master of Ceremonies
Crew
- Enoch J. Rector · Director
- William A. Brady · Producer
- Enoch J. Rector · Cinematographer