The read
A Balasaur Score of 51 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 42%. Audiences rate it 13 points higher than critics do. Most of the 1,427 1990s comedy movies in this catalog score higher. Streaming on Prime.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Audiences rate it 13 points higher than critics do.
109 audience votes
Key crew
- Ron SheltonWriter
- Reginald HudlinDirector
- Tony HendraWriter
- Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
- Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
- Peter BergTerry Conklin
- Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
- Jon LovitzSol
- Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
- John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
- Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
- Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
- Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
- Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
- Albert HallRoper's Manager
