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Watch NowWhen We Were Kings (1996)
16/05/1997 (GB)
Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music
1h 29m
- 77% (237 votes)
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The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
Overview
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
- Leon GastDirector, Writer
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Revenue
$2,666,118
Keywords
- africa
- boxer
- black magic
- world champion
- zaire
- psychic power
- sympathy
- endurance
- sports documentary
- power of love
- heavyweight champion
- boxing
- racist stereotype
- heavyweight boxer
- power of the people
- semi-biographical
- boxing champion
- soul music
- african music
- anti-racism
- african dictator
- black power
- music concert
- sports icon
- boxing match
- muhammad ali
- power of positive thinking
Top Billed Cast
Muhammad Ali
Self
George Foreman
Self
Don King
Self
James Brown
Self
B.B. King
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Mobutu Sese Seko
Self
Norman Mailer
Self
George Plimpton
Self
Malick Bowens
Self
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