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Ali: An American Hero (2000)

Overview

Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.
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Leon Ichaso profile
Leon Ichaso

Director

Cast

David Ramsey profile
David Ramsey

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

Martin Ferrero profile
Martin Ferrero

Angelo Dundee

Clarence Williams III profile
Clarence Williams III

Marcellus Clay

Joe Morton profile
Joe Morton

Malcom X

Antonio Fargas profile
Antonio Fargas

Elijah Muhammad

David Ramsey profile
David Ramsey

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

Martin Ferrero profile
Martin Ferrero

Angelo Dundee

Clarence Williams III profile
Clarence Williams III

Marcellus Clay

Joe Morton profile
Joe Morton

Malcom X

Antonio Fargas profile
Antonio Fargas

Elijah Muhammad

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Release Date

August 1, 2000

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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