The Great White Hype
“If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.”
5.3
Rating
(102 votes)
1h 31m
Runtime
1996
Released
4
Popularity
Genres
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Great White Hype
Release Date
1996-05-03
Languages
English
Directors
Writers
Ron SheltonWriter
Tony HendraWriter
