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: Herbert Muhammad, Ring Lardner, Jr., Muhammad Ali
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 MuhammadMalachi Throne as Payton JoryLucille Benson as Mrs. FairlieTeddy Wilson as Joe The GardenerAnnazette Chase as Belinda AliMira Waters as Ruby SandersonChip McAllister as Cassius Clay aged 18Drew Bundini Brown as HimselfRobert Duvall as Bill McDonaldMore like this
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