The Greatest (1977)

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.

Directing:
  • Tom Gries
  • Monte Hellman

Writing:
  • Ring Lardner, Jr.
  • Muhammad Ali
  • Herbert Muhammad

Stars:
Release Date: 1977-05-17
themoviedb icon 5.6/10
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 102
  • Revenue: $8,284,000

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