Thrilla in Manila
Synopsis
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dower
- Original Title
- Thrilla in Manila
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dower
Kate Spankie, Nick Packer
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Spankie
Editor
Nick Packer
Editor
John Dower
Director
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What is Thrilla in Manila about?
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.
Who directed Thrilla in Manila?
Thrilla in Manila was directed by John Dower.
Who stars in Thrilla in Manila?
The principal cast of Thrilla in Manila includes Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos, Buster Mathis, Buster Mathis.
When was Thrilla in Manila released and how long is it?
Thrilla in Manila was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.