CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 1h 42m · PG
The Greatest

Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN.

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Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.

Directed byTom Gries

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
EN
Released
May 17, 1977
Revenue
$8,284,000
Studios
Columbia PicturesEMI Films

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Muhammad Ali - The Greatest 1977) TRAILER

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Angelo Dundee

John Marley

John Marley

Dr. Ferdie Pacheco

Lloyd Haynes

Lloyd Haynes

Herbert Muhammad

Malachi Throne

Malachi Throne

Payton Jory

Lucille Benson

Lucille Benson

Mrs. Fairlie

Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Joe The Gardener

Annazette Chase

Annazette Chase

Belinda Ali

Mira Waters

Ruby Sanderson

Chip McAllister

Cassius Clay aged 18

Creative team
Directed by
Tom Gries
Tom Gries
Written by
Ring Lardner Jr.
Ring Lardner Jr.
Produced by
John Marshall

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