★ 6.8
MOVIE INFORMATION
When We Were Kings
“The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.”
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Release date
1996-10-25
Director
Leon Gast
Language
EN
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STORY
Movie Overview
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
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Our Review
When We Were Kings is a documentary released in 1996. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Leon Gast.
With a runtime of 89 minutes, When We Were Kings offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its documentary style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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