The Great White Hype
1996·Movie·
·1h 31min
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About
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersOvercoming PrejudiceMedia ManipulationRace RelationsThe Power Of The MediaSelling Out
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSelf-Discovery JourneyRacial TensionsSocial CommentaryMedia CircusSports CompetitionShow BusinessOvercoming Personal ChallengesUnlikely Underdog Story
- Narrative
- Character Types
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Reginald Hudlin, Ronald Víctor García
Written by:
Ron Shelton, Tony Hendra
Produced by:
Fred Berner, Joshua Donen
Composed by:
Marcus Miller
Cast
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