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When We Were Kings (1996)

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.

  • Documentary
  • TV Movie
  • History
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Muhammad AliMuhammad AliSelf
  • Photo of George ForemanGeorge ForemanSelf
  • Photo of Don KingDon KingSelf
  • Photo of James BrownJames BrownSelf
  • Photo of B.B. KingB.B. KingSelf
  • Photo of Spike LeeSpike LeeSelf
  • Photo of Mobutu Sese SekoMobutu Sese SekoSelf
  • Photo of Norman MailerNorman MailerSelf
  • Photo of George PlimptonGeorge PlimptonSelf
  • Photo of Malick BowensMalick BowensSelf

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