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When We Were Kings

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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.

10-25-1996
1h 29m
When We Were Kings

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Leon Gast
Writer:
Leon Gast
Production:
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, David Sonenberg Production, DAS Films, Gramercy Pictures
Revenue:
$2,666,118

Key Crew

Producer:
Leon Gast
Producer:
Taylor Hackford
Executive Producer:
David Sonenberg
Director of Photography:
Albert Maysles
Director of Photography:
Roderick Young

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en