The Great White Hype (1996)
The Great White Hype is a 1996 comedy movie directed by Reginald Hudlin, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Berg.
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.
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What is The Great White Hype about?
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.
When was The Great White Hype released?
The Great White Hype was released on 3 May 1996.
How long is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
Where can I watch The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Great White Hype
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson as Rev. Fred Sultan
- Jeff Goldblum as Mitchell Kane
- Peter Berg as Terry Conklin
- Corbin Bernsen as Peter Prince
- Jon Lovitz as Sol
- Cheech Marin as Julio Escobar
- John Rhys-Davies as Johnny Windsor
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Bambi
- Jamie Foxx as Hassan El Ruk'n
- Damon Wayans as James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
- Rocky Carroll as Artemus St. John Saint
- Albert Hall as Roper's Manager