• Film ID:
  • 6869
  • Availability:
  • DVD Available from Shop
  • Film cert:
  • Running time:
  • DVD=84 min.
  • Nationality(ies):
  • America.
  • Primary Language(s):
  • English.
WHEN WE WERE KINGS (1997)
(RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THE THRILLER IN MANILLA)
Cast
Muhammad Ali. George Foreman. James Brown. Bb King. Norman Mailer. Don King. Thomas Hauser. George Plimpton. Spike Lee.
Director(s)
Leon Gast.
Categories
Documentary. Biopic. 1970s. Guardian 1000 Must See (2007). Rob Recommends. Sarah's Specials. Sport. Recommended. Oscar (Best Documentary).
Review
Stunning, critically acclaimed documentary biopic of probably the most famous boxer in history, Muhammad Ali. This is a riveting portrait of a man who had a profound effect on all around him. Much, much more than just a boxing movie, "When We Were Kings" is a master class in greatness! Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Thomas Hauser and Spike Lee are included as talking heads and the DVD version contains several extra treats, namely the complete coverage of the 'Rumble in the Jungle' and also the complete coverage of the 'Thriller in Manilla'...
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