When We Were Kings
(1996) The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle. | Released
Ratings
7.7
8
98%
Financials
Revenue: $2,666,118
Budget: $0
Profit: + $2,666,118
Movie Details
Tag Line: The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 8
Release Date: Oct 25, 1996
Rating: 1997-02-14
Run Time: 1h 29m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment , David Sonenberg Production , DAS Films , Gramercy Pictures
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Synopsis
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Executive Producer |
David Sonenberg
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| Producer |
Taylor Hackford
Leon Gast
|
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| Co-Producer |
Vikram Jayanti
Keith Robinson
|
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| Directing | Director |
Leon Gast
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Paul Goldsmith
Maryse Alberti
Kevin Keating
Roderick Young
Albert Maysles
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| Assistant Camera |
Joe Arcidiacono
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| Editing | Editor |
Leon Gast
Taylor Hackford
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
Keith Robinson
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| Crew | Post Production Assistant |
Jamie Ware Billett
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| Writing | Writer |
Leon Gast
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| Department | Role | Name |