When We Were Kings
"The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle."
Originally released in 1996. When We Were Kings is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Leon Gast. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Don King
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (243 votes)
Box Office
$2.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,666,118
Production Companies
- David Sonenberg Production
- DAS Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When We Were Kings about?
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 him...
Who directed When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings was directed by Leon Gast.
How long is When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was When We Were Kings released?
When We Were Kings was released on October 25, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When We Were Kings?
The main cast of When We Were Kings includes Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown, B.B. King.
Is When We Were Kings worth watching?
When We Were Kings has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 243 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.