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When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

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Summary

Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary charting the challenge of an ageing Muhammad Ali for George Foreman's World Heavyweight title held in Zaire in 1974. The film explores the impact of Ali's visit to Africa before focusing on the epic fight, dubbed the 'Rumble in the Jungle', which has gone down in history as one of the greatest of all time. Spike Lee and Norman Mailer are among the contributors offering personal opinions on its importance to them

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Review

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

David Parkinson

The experts had Muhammad Ali out for the count even before he stepped into the ring against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974. But the "Rumble in the Jungle" turned out to be anything but a "Disaster in Kinshasa", as Ali fought his way to a remarkable victory. Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary not only focuses on Ali the athlete, but also examines his importance to the African-American community at large. With telling contributions from Norman Mailer, George Plimpton and Spike Lee, and footage from the soul concerts that accompanied the big bout, this exceptional film proves beyond any doubt that Ali was "The Greatest".

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7.9/10

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Credits

Cast

rolenameMuhammad AliMuhammad AliGeorge ForemanGeorge ForemanDon KingDon KingJames BrownJames Brown (2)B B KingB B KingSpike LeeSpike LeeNorman MailerNorman MailerGeorge PlimptonGeorge PlimptonThomas HauserThomas Hauser

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rolenameDirectorLeon Gast

Details

Theatrical distributor

Polygram Filmed Entertainment

Released on

1997-05-16

Languages

English | French

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Colour

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