The Greatest (1977)

  • PG
  • 05/17/1977 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 42m

Winner. Loser. Lover. Loudmouth... THE MAN.

Overview

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.

Tom Gries

Director

Muhammad Ali

Novel

Herbert Muhammad

Novel

Richard Durham

Novel

Ring Lardner, Jr.

Writer

Cast

Muhammad Ali's headshot

Muhammad Ali

Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest Borgnine's headshot

Ernest Borgnine

Angelo Dundee
John Marley's headshot

John Marley

Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd Haynes's headshot

Lloyd Haynes

Herbert Muhammad
Lucille Benson's headshot

Lucille Benson

Mrs. Fairlie
Sally Bondi's headshot

Sally Bondi

Bess
Malachi Throne's headshot

Malachi Throne

Payton Jory
Teddy Wilson's headshot

Teddy Wilson

Joe The Gardener

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