When We Were Kings (1996)
Genre Documentary, History, Sport
Movie Release Date 1996
Country USA
Language English
Audience Rating PG
Running Time 89 mins
Format VHS
Color Color
IMDb Rating 7.7
Cast
Muhammad Ali Himself
George Foreman Himself
Don King Himself
James Brown Himself
B.B. King Himself
Mobutu Sese Seko Himself
Spike Lee Himself
Norman Mailer Himself
George Plimpton Himself
Thomas Hauser Himself
Crew
Director Leon Gast
Producer Leon Gast
Producer Taylor Hackford
Plot
It's 1974, Muhammed Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Forman 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 backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set. A musical festival, featuring the America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King, is also planned.
Personal Details
Rating
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
Edition Details
Format VHS
Tape Number 381
Position 1/3
Tape Speed Low
TV System PAL
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Subtitles Scandinavian (from TV)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Stereo