Movie Description
The Great White Hype
(1996)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Reginald Hudlin
- Producer : Fred Berner,Joshua Donen
- Writer : Ron Shelton,Tony Hendra
- Editor : Earl Watson
- Cast : Samuel L. Jackson,Jeff Goldblum,Peter Berg,Corbin Bernsen,Jon Lovitz,Cheech Marin,John Rhys-Davies,Salli Richardson-Whitfield,Jamie Foxx,Damon Wayans,Rocky Carroll,Albert Hall,Michael Jace,Brian Setzer,Method Man,Art Evans,Duane Davis,Lamont Johnson,Lydell M. Cheshier,Randy Harris,Susan Gibney,Sam Whipple,Stu Nahan,Ferdie Pacheco,Al Rodrigo,Phil Buckman,Renee Griffin,Bert Sugar,Walter Addison,Jonathan P. Hicks,Craig Modderno,Michael Fairman,Brad Blaisdell,James Hardie,Nedra Volz,Rick Scarry,Elizabeth LaRou,Alyson Croft,Christy House,Irv Dotten,Deezer D,Reno Wilson,G. John Slagle,Leon Frederick,James H. Hays,Gregory Holtz Sr.,Chi McBride,Anthony Johnson,Richard Steele
Cast
Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Terry Conklin
Peter Prince
Sol
Julio Escobar
Johnny Windsor
Hassan El Ruk'n
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Artemus St. John Saint
Roper's Manager
Marvin Shabazz
Self
Self
Minister
Palace Guard #1
Palace Guard #2
Palace Guard #3
Palace Guard #4
Vivian
Artie
Fight Announcer #1
Fight Announcer #2
Press Member #1
Lee the Drummer
Angel
Self
Michael Katz
Sports Writer
Sports Writer
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Press Corps #1
Press Corps #2
Old Lady
White Middle American
Pretty Young Woman #1
Pretty Young Woman #2
Pretty Young Woman #3
Roper's Crony #1
Roper's Crony #2
Roper's Crony #3
Kane's Cameraman
Roper Cornerman #1
Roper Cornerman #2
Elmer
Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Sultan’s Valet
Referee
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Facts
Original TitleThe Great White Hype
Status Released
Release Information
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1996-05-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesAtman Entertainment,Fred Berner Films,20th Century Fox
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama