When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

7.7 | 1996-10-25 | Documentary TV Movie History Music

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.

Featured Crew

Paul Goldsmith Director of Photography
Leon Gast Director
David Sonenberg Executive Producer
Maryse Alberti Director of Photography
Albert Maysles Director of Photography
Leon Gast Producer
Taylor Hackford Producer
Kevin Keating Director of Photography
Taylor Hackford Editor
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte Editor

Cast

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