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When We Were Kings
“When We Were Kings” is a documentary directed by Leon Gast that chronicles the iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. The film captures the cultural and political atmosphere surrounding the event, highlighting Ali’s charisma and the global impact of the fight.
Views: 59
Genre: Documentary, History, Music, Sport
Director: Leon Gast
Actors: Alan Pariser, Archie Moore, B.B. King, Danny 'Big Black' Rey, Dick Sadler, Don King, Drew Bundini Brown, George Foreman, George Plimpton, Howard Cosell, James Brown, Joe Sample, Lloyd Price, Lola Love, Malick Bowens, Miriam Makeba, Mobutu Sese Seko, Muhammad Ali, Norman Mailer, Odessa Clay, Philippé Wynne, Spike Lee, Stewart Levin, Stix Hooper, The Spinners, Thomas Hauser, Wayne Henderson, Wilton Felder
Country: United States of America
Company: Bluebush Productions, Das Films, David Sonenberg Production, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Awards: Won 1 Oscar, 12 wins & 5 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $2,789,985
Duration: 1h 28min
Release: 1996
Release Date: 1996-10-25
IMDb: 7.9
TMDB: 7.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 83
FilmAffinity: 7.7