Muhammad Ali: King of the World
Synopsis
It is just possible that the made-for-TV biopic Muhammad Ali: King of the World was hastily pieced together to capitalize on the popular theatrical documentary When We Were Kings and the publicity attending the upcoming Will Smith movie vehicle Ali. Actually, the title of the TV film was something of a misnomer, since the story covers the formative days of Ali's career and fame, when he was still fighting under his given name Cassius Clay. Played by Terrence DaShon Howard, the young Clay slugs his way from poverty-stricken obscurity to the 1960 Olympics, garners both positive and negative publicity with his incessant self-worship and improvised rhymes, and proves that he is more than just talk when he defeats Sonny Liston (Steve Harris) in 1964. It is in fact at this point that the film draws to a close, with a few hints of what is to come manifested in an early meeting between the impressionable Clay and Islamic activist Malcolm X (Gary Dourdan).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sacret Young
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sacret Young
- Original Title
- Muhammad Ali: King of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sacret Young
John Sacret Young
Department Leadership Roster
John Sacret Young
Director
Scott Chambliss
Production Design
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What is Muhammad Ali: King of the World about?
It is just possible that the made-for-TV biopic Muhammad Ali: King of the World was hastily pieced together to capitalize on the popular theatrical documentary When We Were Kings and the publicity attending the upcoming Will Smith movie vehicle Ali. Actually, the title of the TV film was something of a misnomer, since the story covers the formative days of Ali's career and fame, when he was still fighting under his given name Cassius Clay. Played by Terrence DaShon Howard, the young Clay slugs his way from poverty-stricken obscurity to the 1960 Olympics, garners both positive and negative publicity with his incessant self-worship and improvised rhymes, and proves that he is more than just talk when he defeats Sonny Liston (Steve Harris) in 1964. It is in fact at this point that the film draws to a close, with a few hints of what is to come manifested in an early meeting between the impressionable Clay and Islamic activist Malcolm X (Gary Dourdan).
Who directed Muhammad Ali: King of the World?
Muhammad Ali: King of the World was directed by John Sacret Young.
Who stars in Muhammad Ali: King of the World?
The principal cast of Muhammad Ali: King of the World includes Terrence Howard, Steve Harris, Chi McBride, Gary Dourdan.
When was Muhammad Ali: King of the World released and how long is it?
Muhammad Ali: King of the World was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.