5.2The Great White Hype · 1996
The Great White Hype (1996) is a Comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg.
Comedy
5.2Overview
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin, John Rhys-Davies, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
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What is "The Great White Hype" about?
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
When was "The Great White Hype" released?
The Great White Hype was released in 1996.
Who stars in "The Great White Hype"?
The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen.
