The Great White Hype (1996)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1996-05-03
United States of America
91 Min.
PG-13
Comedy, Drama
Overview
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
Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Terry Conklin
Peter Prince
Sol
Julio Escobar
Johnny Windsor
Hassan El Ruk'n
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Artemus St. John Saint
Roper's Manager
Marvin Shabazz
Self
Self
Minister
Palace Guard #1
Palace Guard #2
Palace Guard #3
Palace Guard #4
Vivian
Artie
Fight Announcer #1
Fight Announcer #2
Press Member #1
Lee the Drummer
Angel
Self
Michael Katz
Sports Writer
Sports Writer
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Press Corps #1
Press Corps #2
Old Lady
White Middle American
Pretty Young Woman #1
Pretty Young Woman #2
Pretty Young Woman #3
Roper's Crony #1
Roper's Crony #2
Roper's Crony #3
Kane's Cameraman
Roper Cornerman #1
Roper Cornerman #2
Elmer
Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Sultan’s Valet
Referee
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