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When We Were Kings
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It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
When We Were Kings is a film that explores themes of africa, boxer, black magic. It also touches on world champion and zaire and psychic power.
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Leon Gast
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Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown, B.B. King, Spike Lee, Mobutu Sese Seko, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Malick Bowens
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When We Were Kings
You can stream When We Were Kings (1996) on Criterion Channel with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.6/10
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91%
Director
Leon Gast
Cast
Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown, B.B. King, Spike Lee, Mobutu Sese Seko, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Malick Bowens
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africa · boxer · black magic · world champion · zaire · psychic power · sympathy · endurance · sports documentary · power of love
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