Per salire più in basso is also called as The Great White Hope, weiße Hoffnung, Ylpeä jättiläinen, Stora vita hoppet, Insurgé, Große, Gran esperanza blanca, A Grande Esperança Branca。

Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) as a boxer, dealing with the racism and hatred of early-20th century white America. He is not only the first black heavyweight contender; he is also in love with a white woman. Johnson must not only deal with the hatred of whites, he must also deal with the ostracism of some members of the black community who feel he has sold out.

Per salire più in basso actors and actresses include Beah Richards, Hal Holbrook, James Earl Jones。