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Facing Ali (2009) 7.7
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion. Director:Pete McCormack |
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| George Chuvalo | ... |
Himself
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Henry Cooper | ... |
Himself
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| George Foreman | ... |
Himself
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| Joe Frazier | ... |
Himself
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Larry Holmes | ... |
Himself
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Ron Lyle | ... |
Himself
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| Ken Norton | ... |
Himself
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Earnie Shavers | ... |
Himself
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| Leon Spinks | ... |
Himself
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Ernie Terrell | ... |
Himself
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| Muhammad Ali | ... |
Himself
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Ringo Bonavena | ... |
Himself
(archive footage) (as Bonavena)
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Mike DeJohn | ... |
Himself
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Jimmy Ellis | ... |
Himself
(archive footage) (as Ellis)
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| Joe Louis | ... |
Himself - World Heavyweight Champion, 1937-49
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The life and career of Muhammad Ali (1942- ) as seen chronologically in archival footage: Ali as a fighter, a personality, a political lightening rod, and a man. Boxers who fought him describe what led up to major fights and the matches themselves; they also offer personal revelations about their own lives: George Chuvalo's family losses, George Foreman's conversion, Ken Norton's gratitude, Ron Lyle's teaching, Earnie Shaver's encounter with the Klan, and Joe Frazier's good humor pack their own punch. The fighters talk about Ali's quickness, cunning, and recuperative powers - and how fighting him changed their lives. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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16 December 2010 (Singapore) See more »Also Known As:
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FACING ALI is a fantastic documentary that is a befitting tribute to the man who is undeniably "The Greatest", Muhammad Ali. I absolutely loved this "career biography" that is told by some of his most significant former opponents like Joe Frazier and George Foreman. It is easy to see why Ali is the Greatest Fighter of all time. The film has a well blended combination of historical footage and contemporary interviews beginning with his early professional fights through his last fight with Larry Holmes. It recalls his conversion from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali and how he stood by his principles. We also get some insight into the men who fought him as they recount some of their own history. But mostly it is an affectionate tribute to great fighter and a great man.