B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
Synopsis
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it as the "Rumble in the Jungle". A three-day music festival was staged concurrently, and B.B. King was the headlining act. Anyone who has ever had the fortune to see B.B. King play live, even in his later, seated years knows that he is a consummate showman. B.B. King: Live in Africa '74 presents the man at the peak of his powers, as a performer and as a player.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Gast
- Original Title
- B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Gravity Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Gast
Kevin Keating
Keith Robinson, Leon Gast
Leon Gast, Keith Robinson, David Sonenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Gast
Producer
Leon Gast
Director
Keith Robinson
Producer
Keith Robinson
Editor
Kevin Keating
Director of Photography
Leon Gast
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
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What is B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 about?
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it as the "Rumble in the Jungle". A three-day music festival was staged concurrently, and B.B. King was the headlining act. Anyone who has ever had the fortune to see B.B. King play live, even in his later, seated years knows that he is a consummate showman. B.B. King: Live in Africa '74 presents the man at the peak of his powers, as a performer and as a player.
Who directed B.B. King: Live In Africa '74?
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 was directed by Leon Gast.
Who stars in B.B. King: Live In Africa '74?
The principal cast of B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 includes B.B. King, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Forte, Sonny Freeman, Don King.
When was B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 released and how long is it?
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for B.B. King: Live In Africa '74?
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).