Movie·1996·1h 31m
The Great White Hype
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
Directed By
Reginald Hudlin
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Ron Shelton, Tony Hendra
Producer
Fred Berner, Joshua Donen
Cinematography
Ronald Víctor García
Music
Marcus Miller
Editor
Earl Watson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
105 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
Rev. Fred Sultan
Jeff Goldblum
Mitchell Kane
Peter Berg
Terry Conklin
Corbin Bernsen
Peter Prince
Jon Lovitz
Sol
Cheech Marin
Julio Escobar
John Rhys-Davies
Johnny Windsor
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Bambi
Jamie Foxx
Hassan El Ruk'n
Damon Wayans
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Rocky Carroll
Artemus St. John Saint
Albert Hall
Roper's Manager
Michael Jace
Marvin Shabazz
Brian Setzer
Self
Method Man
Self
Art Evans
Minister
Duane Davis
Palace Guard #1
Lamont Johnson
Palace Guard #2
// crew
Crew
Ron Shelton
Writer
Reginald Hudlin
Director
Tony Hendra
Writer
Earl Watson
Editor
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Fred Berner
Producer
Joshua Donen
Producer
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