The Fight
Synopsis
In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the Century” at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The epic battle was supposed to be Ali's big comeback following the suspension of his boxing license in 1967. In addition to the media circus surrounding both combatants, Greaves shot the match in its entirety from a dizzying array of camera angles, making the director's cut of The Fight both an invaluable historical document as well as a virtuosic piece of filmmaking
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Greaves
- Original Title
- The Fight
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Greaves
Department Leadership Roster
William Greaves
Director
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 Fight about?
In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the Century” at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The epic battle was supposed to be Ali's big comeback following the suspension of his boxing license in 1967. In addition to the media circus surrounding both combatants, Greaves shot the match in its entirety from a dizzying array of camera angles, making the director's cut of The Fight both an invaluable historical document as well as a virtuosic piece of filmmaking
Who directed The Fight?
The Fight was directed by William Greaves.
Who stars in The Fight?
The principal cast of The Fight includes Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier.
When was The Fight released and how long is it?
The Fight was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fight?
The Fight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).