X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Max Schmeling

Pomeranian (in northeast Germany) boxer Max Schmeling, a fair, courageous gentleman, becomes world champion and a national hero in the early 1930s, winning the hand of singer Anny Ondra. Just for losing against a younger, fitter colored American Joe Louis, the Nazi regime lifts Max's privileges and sends him to the front, hoping he'll be killed in action. Yet he survives the conquest of Crete and by freeing a British prisoner unwittingly saves his own skin when after the Soviet conquest of his home region, Max is nearly taken as a POW. He starts all over, although rather too old, with remarkable results.

Loading. Please wait...

Content not available in your region? ExpressVPN can help you stay connected wherever you are. Get 4 extra months FREE with TV Guide's exclusive offer.

Cast & Crew See All

Henry Maske
Max Schmeling
Heino Ferch
Max Machon
Susanne Wuest
Anny Ondra

You May Also Like See All

Three Colors: Red
Boyhood
Vertigo
Tokyo Story