Muhammad and Larry
“Some fights nobody wins”
Synopsis
In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and fight scribes considered his bravado delusional. What was left for him to prove? In the weeks of training before the fight, documentarians Albert and David Maysles took an intimate look at Ali trying to convince the world and perhaps himself, that he was still “The Greatest.” At the same time, they documented the mild-mannered and undervalued champion Holmes as he confidently prepared to put an end to the career of a man for whom he had an abiding and deep affection
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
- Original Score
- Joel Beckerman, Phil Hernandez, Chris Maxwell
- Original Title
- Muhammad and Larry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
Joel Beckerman, Phil Hernandez, Chris Maxwell
Albert Maysles
Janet Swanson, Kate Hirson, Ian Markiewicz
Keith Vyse, Clifton Towns Sr., Marvin Towns Jr., Connor Schell, Keith Clinkscales
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley Kaplan
Director
Keith Vyse
Producer
Albert Maysles
Director
Janet Swanson
Editor
Kate Hirson
Editor
Joel Beckerman
Original Music Composer
Phil Hernandez
Original Music Composer
Chris Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Laura Coxson
Producer
Ian Markiewicz
Editor
Paul Carruthers
Editor
Mark Durand
Producer
Bradley Kaplan
Producer
Albert Maysles
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muhammad and Larry
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What is Muhammad and Larry about?
In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and fight scribes considered his bravado delusional. What was left for him to prove? In the weeks of training before the fight, documentarians Albert and David Maysles took an intimate look at Ali trying to convince the world and perhaps himself, that he was still “The Greatest.” At the same time, they documented the mild-mannered and undervalued champion Holmes as he confidently prepared to put an end to the career of a man for whom he had an abiding and deep affection
Who directed Muhammad and Larry?
Muhammad and Larry was directed by Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles.
Who stars in Muhammad and Larry?
The principal cast of Muhammad and Larry includes Muhammad Ali, Drew Bundini Brown, Angelo Dundee, Larry Holmes, Jerry Izenberg.
When was Muhammad and Larry released and how long is it?
Muhammad and Larry was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Muhammad and Larry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Muhammad and Larry was composed by Joel Beckerman, Phil Hernandez, Chris Maxwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Muhammad and Larry?
Muhammad and Larry holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).