When We Were Kings
movie

The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.
Released October 25, 1996
Overview
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Runtime
1h 29m
Revenue
$2,666,118
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
When We Were Kings
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- Français (French)
- English
Production Companies
- no logo available
David Sonenberg Production
United States
- no logo available
DAS Films
United States
Keywords
- africa
- boxer
- black magic
- world champion
- zaire
- psychic power
- sympathy
- endurance
- sports documentary
- power of love
- heavyweight champion
- boxing
- racist stereotype
- heavyweight boxer
- power of the people
- semi-biographical
- boxing champion
- soul music
- african music
- anti-racism
- african dictator
- black power
- music concert
- sports icon
- boxing match
- muhammad ali
- power of positive thinking







