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When We Were Kings is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship boxing match that was held on October 30, 1974, in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) between world heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
Feb 14, 1997 · A 1996 Oscar-winning film that captures the historic 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. The film features interviews, archival footage, music and commentary on the Rumble in the Jungle and its cultural and political context.
- (19K)
- Documentary, Sport
- Leon Gast
- 1997-02-14
On October 30, 1974, perhaps the most famous heavyweight championship boxing match of all time took place in Kinshasa, Zaire: the "Rumble in the Jungle" between champion George Foreman and...
- (51)
- Leon Gast
- PG
- Muhammad Ali
Feb 27, 1997 · Roger Ebert reviews the Oscar-nominated film that captures the 1974 heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. He praises Ali's courage, charisma and strategy, and contrasts him with Foreman and the political context of the event.
When We Were Kings. Oscar® winning documentary following the legendary 1974 heavyweight bout between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire. Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews chronicle “The Rumble in the Jungle,” against the backdrop of Mobutu’s brutal dictatorship— exploring Ali ...
- 87 min
A documentary on the 1974 heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, and its cultural and political context. Learn about the historical footage, interviews, and music featured in the film.
A 1996 film by Leon Gast that chronicles Muhammad Ali's 1974 boxing match with George Foreman in Zaire and his role as a black icon. The film features interviews, archival footage, and music from the Zaïre 74 festival.
