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When We Were Kings. The heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire on Oct. 30, 1974--”The Rumble in the Jungle”--is enshrined as one of the great sports events of the century. It was also a cultural and political happening.
Certified fresh score. 98% Tomatometer 51 Reviews. Fresh audience score. 94% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings. On October 30, 1974, perhaps the most famous heavyweight championship boxing match of...
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- Leon Gast
- PG
- Muhammad Ali
When We Were Kings as not just one of the greatest sports documentaries of all time, but also one of the greatest concert movies. Full Review | Dec 29, 2021
Thrilling boxing docu covers race, politics; some profanity. Read Common Sense Media's When We Were Kings review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Leon Gast
- Renee Schonfeld
- Muhammad Ali, George Foreman
Feb 14, 1997 · When We Were Kings: Directed by Leon Gast. With Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown. Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
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- Documentary, Sport
- Leon Gast
- 1997-02-14
Overall, When We Were Kings is one of the best sports documentaries out there, and certainly makes for a welcome tribute to the Greatest whose cocky attitude, larger-than-life aura, strong voice & gifted in-ring ability made him an enduring icon of the sport with a legacy that still has no equals.
Mar 7, 2024 · Muhammad Ali’s entire persona makes When We Were Kings an excellent film, but it’s the building around his story and the events of the “Rumble in the Jungle” that Leon Gast pulls off that elevate it to legend-making status and a film worthy of a spot among the greats.