The Great White Hype (1996)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 11.014 |
Directed By
Reginald Hudlin
Crew
Reginald Hudlin
Ron Shelton
Tony Hendra
Marcus Miller
Ronald Víctor García
Earl Watson
Eileen Mack Knight
Charles Rosen
Scott Ritenour
Mary Olivia McIntosh
Ruth E. Carter
Doug Coleman
Fred Berner
Joshua Donen
Marietta Carter-Narcisse
Robert L. Stevenson
Lora Hirschberg
TOP CAST
Samuel L. Jackson
Rev. Fred Sultan
Jeff Goldblum
Mitchell Kane
Peter Berg
Terry Conklin
Corbin Bernsen
Peter Prince
Jon Lovitz
Sol
Cheech Marin
Julio Escobar
John Rhys-Davies
Johnny Windsor
Jamie Foxx
Hassan El Ruk'n
Damon Wayans
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Rocky Carroll
Artemus St. John Saint
Albert Hall
Roper's Manager
Michael Jace
Marvin Shabazz
Brian Setzer
Self
Method Man
Self
Art Evans
Minister
Duane Davis
Palace Guard #1
Lamont Johnson
Palace Guard #2
Lydell M. Cheshier
Palace Guard #3
Randy Harris
Palace Guard #4
Susan Gibney
Vivian
Sam Whipple
Artie
Stu Nahan
Fight Announcer #1
Ferdie Pacheco
Fight Announcer #2
Al Rodrigo
Press Member #1
Phil Buckman
Lee the Drummer
Renee Griffin
Angel
Bert Sugar
Self
Walter Addison
Michael Katz
Jonathan P. Hicks
Sports Writer
Craig Modderno
Sports Writer
Michael Fairman
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Brad Blaisdell
Press Corps #1
James Hardie
Press Corps #2
Nedra Volz
Old Lady
Rick Scarry
White Middle American
Elizabeth LaRou
Pretty Young Woman #1
Alyson Croft
Pretty Young Woman #2
Christy House
Pretty Young Woman #3
Irv Dotten
Roper's Crony #1
Deezer D
Roper's Crony #2
Reno Wilson
Roper's Crony #3
G. John Slagle
Kane's Cameraman
Leon Frederick
Roper Cornerman #1
James H. Hays
Roper Cornerman #2
Gregory Holtz Sr.
Elmer
Chi McBride
Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Anthony Johnson
Sultan’s Valet
Richard Steele
Referee
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