The Great White Hype
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
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The Great White Hype
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 3, 1996
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
52%
Original Title
The Great White Hype
Production Companies
Atman Entertainment, Fred Berner Films, 20th Century Fox
Director
Reginald Hudlin
Description
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
