Single White Female Single White Female Single White Female is a 1992 American psychological erotic thriller film based on John Lutz's novel "SWF Seeks Same". It stars Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh and was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Allison "Allie" Jones (Bridget Fonda) is a software designer in New York City, engaged to Sam Rawson (Steven Weber). Sam's ex-wife calls, and it is revealed that he slept with her recently. A hurt and angry Allie throws Sam out, breaking off their engagement, and is comforted by neighbor Graham Knox (Peter Friedman), an aspiring actor. The next morning she attends a business lunch
The Great White Hope Louis defeated James J. Braddock, "The Cinderella Man," to become the second African-American boxer to hold the world heavyweight championship title. Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney in 1982 was the last "great white hope" bout. The Great White Hope The Great White Hope is a 1967 play written by Howard Sackler, later adapted in 1970 for a film of the same name. The play was first produced by Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. and debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in October 1968, directed by Edwin Sherin with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in the lead roles. The