When We Were Kings
Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's Rumble in the Jungle, the 1974 heavyweight championship fight that suddenly turned Zaire into the temporary sports and entertainment capital of the world, is revisited in this highly entertaining, Oscar winning documentary. The film chronicles the preparation for the fight, it's postponement and fascinating observations from participants.
Year: 1996
Genre: Documentaries, Sport, Film Festivals 1997, Theo's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Leon Gast
Starring: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Duration: 88 Minutes
Rating: PG
8/10
Location in store: Documentary (Sport)
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