Thrilla in Manila (1 Oct. 1975)
"HBO World Championship Boxing" Thrilla in Manila (original title)

Director:

Jack Murphy

Stars:

Muhammad Ali, Milt Bailey, George Benton

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Muhammad Ali	...	Himself
Milt Bailey	...	Himself
George Benton	...	Himself
Drew Bundini Brown	...	Himself
Joe Cantada	...	Himself -Ring Announcer
Don Dunphy	...	Himself - Ringside Commentator
Joe Frazier	...	Himself
Marvis Frazier	...	Himself
Eddie Futch	...	Himself
Don King	...	Himself
Ferdinand Marcos	...	Himself
Imelda Marcos	...	Herself
Ken Norton	...	Himself - Guest Commentator
Ferdie Pacheco	...	Himself
Flip Wilson	...	Himself - Ringside Guest

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

boxer | imelda marcos | muhammad ali | boxing

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Details

Release Date:

1 October 1975 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Philippines' first multi-level shopping mall was named "Ali Mall" as a tribute to Ali's victory. The mall is located right beside the Araneta Coliseum where the fight took place.

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Connections

Featured in The Fight: The Closest Thing to Dying (2004)

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