The Greatest
“Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN.”
Synopsis
Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.
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Muhammad Ali - The Greatest 1977) TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-20
Top Cast
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Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest Borgnine
Angelo Dundee
John Marley
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd Haynes
Herbert Muhammad
Malachi Throne
Payton Jory
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Fairlie
Teddy Wilson
Joe The Gardener
Annazette Chase
Belinda Ali
Mira Waters
Ruby Sanderson
Chip McAllister
Cassius Clay aged 18
Drew Bundini Brown
Himself
Robert Duvall
Bill McDonald
David Huddleston
Cruikshank
Ben Johnson
Hollis
James Earl Jones
Malcolm X
Dina Merrill
Velvet Green
Roger E. Mosley
Sonny Liston
Paul Winfield
Draft Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Screenplay & Story
- Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad, Richard Durham, Ring Lardner Jr.
- Original Score
- Michael Masser
- Original Title
- The Greatest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.3M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gries
Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad, Richard Durham, Ring Lardner Jr.
Michael Masser
Harry Stradling Jr.
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
John Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Gries
Director
Ring Lardner Jr.
Writer
John Marshall
Producer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Robert S. Smith
Production Design
Michael Masser
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Greatest about?
Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.
Who directed The Greatest?
The Greatest was directed by Tom Gries.
Who stars in The Greatest?
The principal cast of The Greatest includes Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, John Marley, Lloyd Haynes, Malachi Throne.
When was The Greatest released and how long is it?
The Greatest was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Greatest make at the box office?
The Greatest grossed $8.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Greatest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greatest was composed by Michael Masser.
Is The Greatest based on a book or true story?
The Greatest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Muhammad Ali", Novel: "Herbert Muhammad", Novel: "Richard Durham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greatest?
The Greatest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).