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The Greatest

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1977 | 102 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Hurricane or Creed III, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tom Gries

  • Muhammad AliCassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
  • Ernest BorgnineAngelo Dundee
  • John MarleyDr. Ferdie Pacheco
  • Lloyd HaynesHerbert Muhammad
  • Malachi ThronePayton Jory
  • Lucille BensonMrs. Fairlie
  • Teddy WilsonJoe The Gardener
  • Annazette ChaseBelinda Ali
  • Mira WatersRuby Sanderson
  • Chip McAllisterCassius Clay aged 18