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The Greatest (1977)Director:Tom GriesWriters:Muhammad Ali (based on: "The Greatest: My Own Story" by), Herbert Muhammad (based on: "The Greatest: My Own Story" by), 2 more credits » |
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Cast
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| Muhammad Ali | ... |
Himself
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... | ||
| John Marley | ... |
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
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Lloyd Haynes | ... | |
| Malachi Throne | ... |
Payton Jory
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Lucille Benson | ... |
Mrs. Fairlie
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Teddy Wilson | ... |
John The Gardener
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Annazette Chase | ... | |
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Mira Waters | ... |
Ruby Sanderson
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Chip McAllister | ... |
Cassius Clay Aged 18
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Drew Bundini Brown | ... |
Drew 'Bundini' Brown
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| Robert Duvall | ... |
Bill McDonald
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| David Huddleston | ... |
Cruikshank
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| Ben Johnson | ... |
Hollis
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| James Earl Jones | ... | ||
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Storyline
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adultery | friendship | boxing arena | glove box | based on autobiography |Taglines:
The story you only think you knew. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 May 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A legnagyobb ököl See more »Company Credits
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(main title song)
Sung by George Benson
Music by Michael Masser
Lyrics by Linda Creed
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Final project by director Tom Gries, who died over four months before the movie's May 1977 release. See more »Soundtracks
"The Greatest Love of All"(main title song)
Sung by George Benson
Music by Michael Masser
Lyrics by Linda Creed
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The saddest thing about this film is that the script simply didn't have a feel for Ali's poetry or style...what results is a low-energy, plodding plot with remarkably bad switches from fight scenes to scripted bits. A good movie to break in your fast forward button from fight scene to fight scene. Also look for a forty-something Ferdie Pacheco played by a 70+ year-old actor...remarkable.