Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

1974
2h 3m
5.9

5.9/10

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Overview

Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Films Paris-New York Delpire Productions
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
English French

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date April 9, 1974
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0219935
Website Visit Site

Cast

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali

Self

Sonny Liston
Sonny Liston

Self

George Foreman
George Foreman

Self

Malcolm X
Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon
John Lennon

Self

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney

Self

George Harrison
George Harrison

Self

Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr

Self

Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu Sese Seko

Self

Key Crew

William Klein
Director