Ali: An American Hero

Synopsis

Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.

Main Cast

David Ramsey

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

Age : N/A | Popularity : 53%

Martin Ferrero

Angelo Dundee

Age : 77 | Popularity : 32%

Clarence Williams III

Marcellus Clay

Age : N/A | Popularity : 78%

Joe Morton

Malcom X

Age : 77 | Popularity : 100%

Antonio Fargas

Elijah Muhammad

Age : 78 | Popularity : 78%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Camera	Steadicam Operator	Bruce Alan Greene
Directing	Director	Leon Ichaso
Writing	Writer	Jamal Joseph
Department	Role	Name

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