WHEN WE WERE KINGS (1996)

When We Were Kings
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When We Were Kings
The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music
October 25, 1996
English
1h 29m
United States
David Sonenberg Production

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.

Cast & Characters

Crew

Leon Gast

Director

Leon Gast

Writer

Maryse Alberti

Director of Photography

Paul Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Kevin Keating

Director of Photography

Albert Maysles

Director of Photography

Roderick Young

Director of Photography

Leon Gast

Producer

David Sonenberg

Executive Producer

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