CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 2h 3m

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

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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.

Directed byWilliam Klein

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
FR
Released
April 9, 1974
Studios
Films Paris-New YorkDelpire Productions

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9 credited
Starring
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self

George Foreman

George Foreman

Self

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

John Lennon

Self

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self

George Harrison

George Harrison

Self

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self

Mobutu Sese Seko

Mobutu Sese Seko

Self

Creative team
Directed by
William Klein
William Klein

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