When We Were Kings
en
PG-13
7.6
October 1996
Documentary
TV Movie
When We Were Kings
October 1996
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 29 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
$2,789,985.00
Director:
Leon Gast
