The Champ and the King
Synopsis
On February 14, 1973 Elvis presented Muhammad Ali with an 'Elvis Style' robe emblazoned with the words, 'People's Choice' on the back in rhinestones and jewels. The wording was a mistake as Ali was known as the 'The Peoples Champion'. Elvis was very upset about this but it too late. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe then went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center for his fight that night against Joe Bugner where he wore Elvis' robe for the first time. Often the story is told he did not wear it this night, but as you can see in the video clip below, he sure did, and he won the fight too! As an aside Sammy Davis Jr was ringside for the fight and bought into the ring post fight by Ali.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The Champ and the King
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Studio B
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Champ and the King about?
On February 14, 1973 Elvis presented Muhammad Ali with an 'Elvis Style' robe emblazoned with the words, 'People's Choice' on the back in rhinestones and jewels. The wording was a mistake as Ali was known as the 'The Peoples Champion'. Elvis was very upset about this but it too late. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe then went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center for his fight that night against Joe Bugner where he wore Elvis' robe for the first time. Often the story is told he did not wear it this night, but as you can see in the video clip below, he sure did, and he won the fight too! As an aside Sammy Davis Jr was ringside for the fight and bought into the ring post fight by Ali.
Who directed The Champ and the King?
The Champ and the King was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Champ and the King?
The principal cast of The Champ and the King includes Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali.
When was The Champ and the King released and how long is it?
The Champ and the King was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Champ and the King?
The Champ and the King holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).