Ali: An American Hero

Ali: An American Hero

2000
1h 25m
4.8

4.8/10

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Overview

Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 1, 2000
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0229973

Cast

David Ramsey
David Ramsey

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

Martin Ferrero
Martin Ferrero

Angelo Dundee

Clarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III

Marcellus Clay

Joe Morton
Joe Morton

Malcom X

Antonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas

Elijah Muhammad

Key Crew

Leon Ichaso
Director
Jamal Joseph
Writer

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