Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (1974)

ALL 04/09/1974 (fr) Documentary 123 Min
  • Release
    04/09/1974
  • Production
    Films Paris-New York, Delpire Productions
  • Rotten tomato
    59.69%
  • Original title
    Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
  • Original language
    fr
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

  1. William Klein

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Producer



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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (1974) 123 Min

ALL 04/09/1974 (fr)
Documentary
  • Release 04/09/1974
  • Production
    Films Paris-New York, Delpire Productions
  • Original title Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
  • fr
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

  1. William Klein

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Francine Grubert, Eva Zora

    Editor

  4. Producer