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When We Were Kings
7.5PGReleased

When We Were Kings

The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.

19961h 29mMusicDocumentaryHistory

Overview

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

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Director
Leon Gast

Alternative Titles

Quando eravamo ReUs
When we were Kings - Einst waren wir KönigeDE
Quando Éramos ReisBR
Os Campeões do BoxePT
웬 위 워 킹스KR
우리가 왕들이었을 때KR

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Status
Released
Original Title
When We Were Kings
Production Countries
United States of America
Revenue
2,7 M USD

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