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Movie · 1996

When We Were Kings

1h 29m
Documentary
Leon Gast
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.
Your take
Feels most like Thrilla in Manila, I Am Not Your Negro and I Am Bruce Lee

Details

Original title
When We Were Kings
Director
Leon Gast
Year
1996
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Documentary