7.8Thrilla in Manila · 2008
Thrilla in Manila (2008) is a Documentary film directed by John Dower, starring Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos.
Documentary
7.8Overview
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.
Cast
Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos, Buster Mathis, Buster Mathis, Larry Holmes, Liev Schreiber, Jerry Izenberg
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What is "Thrilla in Manila" about?
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.
When was "Thrilla in Manila" released?
Thrilla in Manila was released in 2008.
Who stars in "Thrilla in Manila"?
The cast includes Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos, Buster Mathis.
