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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (1974)

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.
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William Klein profile
William Klein

Director

Cast

Muhammad Ali profile
Muhammad Ali

Self

Sonny Liston profile
Sonny Liston

Self

George Foreman profile
George Foreman

Self

Malcolm X profile
Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon profile
John Lennon

Self

Paul McCartney profile
Paul McCartney

Self

George Harrison profile
George Harrison

Self

Ringo Starr profile
Ringo Starr

Self

Mobutu Sese Seko profile
Mobutu Sese Seko

Self

Muhammad Ali profile
Muhammad Ali

Self

Sonny Liston profile
Sonny Liston

Self

George Foreman profile
George Foreman

Self

Malcolm X profile
Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon profile
John Lennon

Self

Paul McCartney profile
Paul McCartney

Self

George Harrison profile
George Harrison

Self

Ringo Starr profile
Ringo Starr

Self

Mobutu Sese Seko profile
Mobutu Sese Seko

Self

Extra

Release Date

April 9, 1974

Original Language

English, French

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Films Paris-New York logoDelpire Productions logo

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