The Great White Hype (1996)
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg
Directed by Reginald Hudlin
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Runtime: 91 min.
Rating: 5.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Drama
Keywords: boxer,sports,las vegas,boxing promoter,promoter,heavyweight champion,boxing
Cast
Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Terry Conklin
Sol
James 'The Grim Reaper' Roper
Peter Prince
Johnny Windsor
Julio Escobar
Artemus St. John Saint
Roper's Manager
Marvin Shabazz
Himself
Himself
Roper's Crony #2
Minister
Palace Guard #1
Palace Guard #2