When We Were Kings
“The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.”
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Leon Gast
- Writer
- Leon Gast
- Producers
- David Sonenberg, Taylor Hackford, Leon Gast
- Production
- David Sonenberg Production, DAS Films
Frequently asked questions
What is When We Were Kings rated?
When We Were Kings has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 259 votes.
Who directed When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings was directed by Leon Gast.
When was When We Were Kings released?
When We Were Kings was released in 1996.
