Muhammad Ali, the Greatest (1974)

Name: Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974-04-09
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Malcolm X, John Lennon

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest (1974), directed by William Klein, starring Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.

04/09/1974 BR Documentary 2h 3m

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Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

Étienne BeckerCinematography
William KleinCinematography, Director
Eva ZoraEditing
Francine GrubertEditing

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It premiered on April 9, 1974, a Tuesday.
It runs 2h03 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosFilms Paris-New York, Delpire Productions
CountriesFrance
LanguagesEnglish, French
StatusReleased

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Étienne Becker Cinematography
William Klein Cinematography
William Klein Director
Eva Zora Editing
Francine Grubert Editing

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What is Muhammad Ali, the Greatest about?

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest: Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly inv…

Who directed Muhammad Ali, the Greatest?

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest was directed by William Klein in 1974.

Who stars in Muhammad Ali, the Greatest?

The cast of Muhammad Ali, the Greatest includes Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Malcolm X and John Lennon.

How long is Muhammad Ali, the Greatest?

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest runs for 123 minutes, or 2h03.