The Great White Hype
1996 · Movie · 1h 31m · R
Comedy
"If you can't find the perfect contender....make one."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
Key crew
- Reginald HudlinDirector
- Ron SheltonWriter
- 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
Stills
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Themes
sportsboxerlas vegasboxing promoterpromoterheavyweight championboxing