The Great White Hype (1996)
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
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.
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Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
Peter BergTerry Conklin
Jon LovitzSol
Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
Albert HallRoper's ManagerKeywords
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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.
How long is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype has a runtime of 91 minutes.
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