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The Great White Hype (1996)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
  • Photo of Jeff GoldblumJeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
  • Photo of Peter BergPeter BergTerry Conklin
  • Photo of Corbin BernsenCorbin BernsenPeter Prince
  • Photo of Jon LovitzJon LovitzSol
  • Photo of Cheech MarinCheech MarinJulio Escobar
  • Photo of John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
  • Photo of Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
  • Photo of Jamie FoxxJamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
  • Photo of Damon WayansDamon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper

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