The Great White Hype (1996)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Reginald Hudlin
Writing:
- Ron Shelton
- Tony Hendra
Stars:
Release Date: 1996-05-03
5.2/10
5.2/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 91
Johnny Windsor
Sol
Hassan El Ruk'n
Bambi
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Marvin Shabazz
Artemus St. John Saint
Terry Conklin
Roper's Manager
Minister
Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Peter Prince
Julio Escobar
Self
Self
Roper's Crony #2
Palace Guard #2
Vivian
Artie
Fight Announcer #1
Press Member #1
Lee the Drummer
Angel
Self
Michael Katz
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Press Corps #1
Old Lady
White Middle American
Pretty Young Woman #2
Roper's Crony #3
Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Sultan’s Valet
