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Ali (2001)

15 157 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport  -   25 December 2001 (USA)
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A biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early days to his days in the ring.

Director:

Michael Mann

Writers:

Gregory Allen Howard (story), Stephen J. Rivele (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 24 nominations See more awards »

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Ali -- A biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early days to his days in the ring. Ali -- A biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early days to his days in the ring.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Smith ...
Jamie Foxx ...
Jon Voight ...
Mario Van Peebles ...
Ron Silver ...
Jeffrey Wright ...
Mykelti Williamson ...
Jada Pinkett Smith ...
Sonji Roi
Nona Gaye ...
Michael Michele ...
Joe Morton ...
Paul Rodriguez ...
Bruce McGill ...
Barry Shabaka Henley ...
Jabir Herbert Muhammad
Giancarlo Esposito ...
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Storyline

In 1964, a brash new pro boxer, fresh from his olympic gold medal victory, explodes on to the scene, Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self confidence with his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. To his credit, he sets out to prove that with his highly agile and forceful style soon making him a formidable boxer who soon claims the heavyweight championship. His personal life is no less noteworthy with his allegiance to the Nation of Islam, his friendship with the controversial Malcolm X and his abandonment of his slave name in favour of Muhammad Ali stirring up controversy. Yet, at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test with the military draft rules are changed, making him eligible for military induction during the Vietnam War.... Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@rogers.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Boxer | Friendship | Victory | Court | Slave  | See more »

Taglines:

Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language and brief violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Али See more »

Filming Locations:

Accra, Ghana See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$107,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,216,625 (USA) (23 December 2001) (2446 Screens)

Gross:

$87,713,825 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Joe Morton, who plays Chauncey, also appeared in Ali: An American Hero playing Malcolm X. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Ali starts to run in the streets of Kinshasa, we see a kid with a modern-style microscooter. See more »

Quotes

Belinda: Don King talks black, lives white and thinks green.
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Crazy Credits

In the opening credits, as the main title fades away the A of Ali lasts a
little longer than the other two letters. See more »

Connections

References Fatal Fury: King of Fighters (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's All Right"
(Sam Cooke Medley)
Written by Sam Cooke
Produced by Trevor Horn and Michael Mann
Performed by David Elliott
Published by Abkco Music, Inc. See more »