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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1977-05-17
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
Revenue$8,284,000
Production

Columbia Pictures, EMI Films

5.7(23)
•1977•1h 42m

The Greatest

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

Drama

Overview

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.

Director
Tom Gries
Writing & Screenplay
Ring Lardner Jr.
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Jr.

Principal Cast

48 credited
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad AliCassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest BorgnineAngelo Dundee
John Marley
John MarleyDr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd Haynes
Lloyd HaynesHerbert Muhammad
Malachi Throne
Malachi ThronePayton Jory
Lucille Benson
Lucille BensonMrs. Fairlie
Teddy Wilson
Teddy WilsonJoe The Gardener
Annazette Chase
Annazette ChaseBelinda Ali
MW
Mira WatersRuby Sanderson
CM
Chip McAllisterCassius Clay aged 18

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