

The Great White Hype
1996-05-03 · 91 min · ★ 5.2
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.
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- Directors
- Reginald Hudlin
- Production companies
- Atman Entertainment, Fred Berner Films, 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
Peter BergTerry Conklin
Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
Jon LovitzSol
Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
Albert HallRoper's Manager
Michael JaceMarvin Shabazz
Method ManSelf
Art EvansMinister
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