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7.9/10
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Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
- Awards
- 6 wins
Henry Cooper
- Self
- (as Sir Henry Cooper)
Muhammad Ali
- Self
- (archive footage)
Ringo Bonavena
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Bonavena)
Mike DeJohn
- Self
- (archive footage)
Jimmy Ellis
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Ellis)
Joe Louis
- Self - World Heavyweight Champion, 1937-49
- (archive footage)
Malcolm X
- Self - Nation of Islam
- (archive footage)
Elijah Muhammad
- Self - Leader, Nation of Islam
- (archive footage)
Jerry Quarry
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Quarry)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaBeetween them Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Leon Spinks and Larry Holmes held the heavyweight title for over 20 years
- Quotes
George Chuvalo: When George Foreman hits you, it's like a Mack Truck hitting you at 40 miles an hour. And when Joe Frazier hits you, it's like a Pontiac car hitting you at 100 miles an hour. It's a different feel to it, you know? But they both hurt.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.35 (2009)
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A revelation about time, life and grace
Not sure I understand why this film does not have a higher rating. It is a riveting look into the spirits and circumstances of some compelling people. The nature of Boxing was elevated to international proportions entirely by the character of Muhamed Ali. At the end you see the shadow of Don King, who ushered in its death. It is a portrait of a moment in time as remembered by the old dragons who lived it. It is a perfect film, describing a rare and luminous moment inside a deeply troubled country and among the black man and white society. There will never be a moment in time to match it, not in our lifetimes. Everything about this film is compelling.
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- Jan 4, 2010
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- Also known as
- Лицом к лицу с Али
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- Budget
- $1,800,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $15,524
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
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