The Greatest

Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.

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Release date

17 May 1977

Runtime

1 h 42 min

• TMDB 5.7

Genres

• Drama

Director

Tom Gries

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Countries

• US
• GB

Cast

Muhammad Alias Cassius Clay / Muhammad AliErnest Borgnineas Angelo DundeeJohn Marleyas Dr. Ferdie PachecoLloyd Haynesas Herbert MuhammadMalachi Throneas Payton JoryLucille Bensonas Mrs. FairlieTeddy Wilsonas Joe The GardenerAnnazette Chaseas Belinda AliMWMira Watersas Ruby SandersonCMChip McAllisteras Cassius Clay aged 18

Writers

Ring Lardner Jr.

Composer

MMMichael Masser

Cinematography

HSHarry Stradling Jr.

Studios

Columbia PicturesEMI Films

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