The Greatest
"Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN."
Originally released in 1977. The Greatest is a drama film. directed by Tom Gries.
Starring Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, and John Marley
Synopsis
Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Box Office
$8.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Muhammad Ali
as Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest Borgnine
as Angelo Dundee
John Marley
as Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd Haynes
as Herbert Muhammad
Lucille Benson
as Mrs. Fairlie
Sally Bondi
as Bess
Malachi Throne
as Payton Jory
Teddy Wilson
as Joe The Gardener
Annazette Chase
as Belinda Ali
Mira Waters
as Ruby Sanderson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,284,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- EMI Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greatest about?
Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being s...
Who directed The Greatest?
The Greatest was directed by Tom Gries.
How long is The Greatest?
The Greatest has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Greatest released?
The Greatest was released on May 17, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Greatest?
The main cast of The Greatest includes Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, John Marley, Lloyd Haynes, Lucille Benson.