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Film / 1996
The Great White Hype
Directed by
Reginald Hudlin
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
The story
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Cast
Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
Peter BergTerry Conklin
Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
Jon LovitzSol
Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
Albert HallRoper's Manager
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Michael JaceMarvin Shabazz
Brian SetzerSelf
Method ManSelf
Art EvansMinister
Duane DavisPalace Guard #1
Lamont JohnsonPalace Guard #2
Lydell M. CheshierPalace Guard #3
Randy HarrisPalace Guard #4
Susan GibneyVivian
Sam WhippleArtie
Stu NahanFight Announcer #1
Ferdie PachecoFight Announcer #2
Al RodrigoPress Member #1
Phil BuckmanLee the Drummer
Renee GriffinAngel
Bert SugarSelf
Walter AddisonMichael Katz
Jonathan P. HicksSports Writer
Craig ModdernoSports Writer
Michael FairmanChairman Jerry Schwartz
Brad BlaisdellPress Corps #1
James HardiePress Corps #2
Nedra VolzOld Lady
Rick ScarryWhite Middle American
Elizabeth LaRouPretty Young Woman #1
Alyson CroftPretty Young Woman #2
Christy HousePretty Young Woman #3
Irv DottenRoper's Crony #1
Deezer DRoper's Crony #2
Reno WilsonRoper's Crony #3
G. John SlagleKane's Cameraman
Leon FrederickRoper Cornerman #1
James H. HaysRoper Cornerman #2
Gregory Holtz Sr.Elmer
Chi McBrideRowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Anthony JohnsonSultan’s Valet
Richard SteeleReferee
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