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The Greatest

1977PG1h 42m5.9

Muhammad Ali's incredible rise to international fame is chronicled in this biographical drama, highlighting the crucial moments that turned him into a worldwide sensation.

Muhammad Ali stars in this biographical drama, recounting his life story from his Olympic victories as Cassius Clay to his conversion to Islam, draft refusal, and subsequent legal battle over his World Title.

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Main Cast

Muhammad AliMuhammad AliCassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineAngelo Dundee
John MarleyJohn MarleyDr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd HaynesLloyd HaynesHerbert Muhammad
Lucille BensonLucille BensonMrs. Fairlie
Sally BondiSally BondiBess
Malachi ThroneMalachi ThronePayton Jory
Teddy WilsonTeddy WilsonJoe The Gardener
Annazette ChaseAnnazette ChaseBelinda Ali
Mira WatersMira WatersRuby Sanderson
Chip McAllisterChip McAllisterCassius Clay aged 18
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallBill McDonald
David HuddlestonDavid HuddlestonCruikshank
Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonHollis
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesMalcolm X
Dina MerrillDina MerrillVelvet Green
Roger E. MosleyRoger E. MosleySonny Liston
Paul WinfieldPaul WinfieldDraft Lawyer
Arthur AdamsArthur AdamsCassius Clay Sr.
Dorothy MeyerDorothy MeyerOdessa Clay
Rahman AliRahman AliRahman Ali
Richard VentureRichard VentureColonel
Stack PierceStack PierceRahaman
Ven MedinaVen MedinaRonnie
Paul ManteePaul ManteeCarrara
Skip HomeierSkip HomeierMajor
George GarroGeorge GarroMr.Curtis
David ClennonDavid ClennonCaptain
Ernie WheelwrightErnie WheelwrightBossman Jones
Pat PattersonPat PattersonPat Patterson
George CooperGeorge CooperLawyer
James GammonJames GammonMr. Harry
Gene KilroyGene KilroyGene Kilroy
Toni CrabtreeToni CrabtreeHooker
Don DunphyDon DunphyCommentator
Nai BonetNai BonetSuzie Gomez
Harold ConradHarold ConradHarold Conrad
Walter OlkewiczWalter OlkewiczReporter
Roy FirestoneRoy FirestoneTV Reporter (uncredited)

Appearances

Drew Bundini BrownDrew Bundini Brown

Creators

Tom GriesTom GriesDirector
Muhammad AliMuhammad AliNovel
Ring Lardner, Jr.Ring Lardner, Jr.Writer
Herbert MuhammadHerbert MuhammadNovel
Richard DurhamRichard DurhamNovel

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Muhammad Ali - The Greatest 1977) TRAILER

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest 1977) TRAILER

Info about The Greatest

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, May 17, 1977

Box Office Gross: $8,284,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport

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