The Great White Hype
If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.
Release: May. 03, 1996
Country: United States
Duration: 91 min
Rated: R
Synopsis
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.
Original titleThe Great White Hype
IMDb Rating5.510 768 votes
TMDb Rating5.297 votes
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Cast
Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Terry Conklin
Peter Prince
Sol
Julio Escobar
Johnny Windsor
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper