When We Were Kings Released 1996-10-25 is a story that falls under the Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music category. Movie Story "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.".
Stars:
Muhammad Ali,
George Foreman,
Don King,
James Brown,
B.B. King,
Spike Lee,
Mobutu Sese Seko,
Norman Mailer,
George Plimpton,
Malick Bowens,
Lloyd Price,
Miriam Makeba,
Drew Bundini Brown,
Odessa Clay,
Howard Cosell,
Wilton Felder,
Wayne Henderson,
Stix Hooper,
Stewart Levin,
Alan Pariser,
Danny 'Big Black' Rey,
Dick Sadler,
Joe Sample,
Philippé Wynne,
Archie Moore,
Lola Love
Director:
David Sonenberg,
Leon Gast,
Taylor Hackford,
Leon Gast,
Paul Goldsmith,
Maryse Alberti,
Kevin Keating,
Leon Gast,
Roderick Young,
Albert Maysles,
Taylor Hackford,
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte,
Vikram Jayanti,
Jamie Ware Billett,
Keith Robinson,
Keith Robinson,
Leon Gast,
Joe Arcidiacono
When We Were Kings is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!