The Greatest (1977)
Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN.
1977 · PG · 1h 42m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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
Writers: Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad, Richard Durham
Music by: Michael Masser
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.
Editor: Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Box office: $8M
Cast
Muhammad Ali as Cassius Clay / Muhammad AliErnest Borgnine as Angelo DundeeJohn Marley as Dr. Ferdie PachecoLloyd Haynes as Herbert MuhammadLucille Benson as Mrs. FairlieSally Bondi as BessMalachi Throne as Payton JoryTeddy Wilson as Joe The GardenerAnnazette Chase as Belinda AliMira Waters as Ruby SandersonChip McAllister as Cassius Clay aged 18Drew Bundini Brown as HimselfMore like this
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