Howard Oliver Sackler, was an American screenwriter and playwright who is best known for writing "The Great White Hope" (play: 1967; film: 1970). "The Great White Hope" enjoyed both a successful run on Broadway and, as a film adaptation, in movie theaters. James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander both starred in the original Arena Stage production of the the play in Washington, DC, then brought their roles to Broadway and later to the film version. Wikipedia
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Won a Pulitzer Prize in 1969 for his play "The Great White Hope." Won Broadway's 1969 Tony Award as author of Best Play winner "The Great White Hope." www.imdb.com/name/nm0755274/
