Ali: An American Hero
Synopsis
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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Type: Clip • Published 2009-08-25
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- Director
- Leon Ichaso
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamal Joseph
- Original Title
- Ali: An American Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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Leon Ichaso
Jamal Joseph
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Leon Ichaso
Director
Jamal Joseph
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What is Ali: An American Hero about?
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.
Who directed Ali: An American Hero?
Ali: An American Hero was directed by Leon Ichaso.
Who stars in Ali: An American Hero?
The principal cast of Ali: An American Hero includes David Ramsey, Martin Ferrero, Clarence Williams III, Joe Morton, Antonio Fargas.
When was Ali: An American Hero released and how long is it?
Ali: An American Hero was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.