Roger Ebert February 27, 1997
The heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George...
When We Were Kings
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.
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When We Were Kings
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 25, 1996
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music
User Score
77%
Original Title
When We Were Kings
Production Companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, David Sonenberg Production, DAS Films, Gramercy Pictures
Director
Leon Gast
Revenue
$2,666,118
Description
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.