When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

"The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle."

7.7/101h 29m1996
When We Were Kings

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.

Genres

DocumentaryTV MovieHistoryMusic

Production Companies

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
David Sonenberg Production
DAS Films
Gramercy Pictures

Additional Information

Original Title:When We Were Kings
Original Language:English
Status:Released
Revenue:$2,666,118

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