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The Great White Hype (1996) 5.3
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 ... See full summary » Director:Reginald Hudlin |
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| Peter Berg | ... |
Terry Conklin
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Peter Prince
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Sol
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Julio Escobar
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Johnny Windsor
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| Salli Richardson-Whitfield | ... |
Bambi
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Hassan El Ruk'n
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Artemus St. John Saint
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Susan Gibney | ... |
Vivian
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Marvin Shabazz
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Duane Davis | ... |
Palace Guard #1
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Lamont Johnson | ... |
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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. Written by P. Wong <pwong@nt.net>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 May 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Eine K.O.mödie See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 20, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
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$7,874,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Atman Entertainment, Fred Berner Films, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Performed by Bone Thugs n Harmony
Written by D.J. U-Neek and Bone Thugs n Harmony
Produced by D.J. U-Neek for U-Neek Entertainment, Inc.
Bone Thugs n Harmony appear courtesy of Ruthless Records
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Jon Lovitz's character mentions, when watching film of Tommy Morrison being knocked out, that he is 'John Wayne's cousin'. Morrison is actually John Wayne's (real name Marion Michael Morrison) grand nephew. See more »Goofs
The length of Roper's cigarette just before the fight. See more »Crazy Credits
While walking back to dressing room after fight, Conklin is followed by two little people from his entourage. See more »Soundtracks
"Shoot 'em Up"Performed by Bone Thugs n Harmony
Written by D.J. U-Neek and Bone Thugs n Harmony
Produced by D.J. U-Neek for U-Neek Entertainment, Inc.
Bone Thugs n Harmony appear courtesy of Ruthless Records
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I have to admit that when I rented this movie, I was expecting a dumb comedy that would fail to show the reality of boxing. However, this film is a very funny film that also has a rather keen insight into the current state of boxing. Samuel L. Jackson plays a "Don King" type guy that is stuck with the problem of having a champ that might be too good. No one wants to pay to see the guy, because there are no quality fighters out there to challenge him. So, Jackson goes about creating a contender for the champ. What is the one thing you need to get people in the arena to watch? Well, a white challenger of course, experience not necessary. Surely many white Americans will pay to see one of their own knock down the overly cocky, black champ. Berg plays the "Great White Hope." The beauty of this film is the comedic way that it shows the real life corruption in boxing today. Fights are fixed, promotions are staged and very rarely do you have the best fighting the best. Moreover, we as viewers fall into the same trap that boxing fans do. Here you have an unqualified contender, that has no prayer of beating the champ. However, as we see the hype done by these snake oil salesmen, we start to believe that Berg's character actually has a chance to win. If you are a boxing fan, you will love this film, because it is real. Even if you are not a boxing fan, you will enjoy it. Very funny film and great acting performances. Believe the hype!