The Great White Hype (1996)
When the champ's promoter, Reverend 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 ... See full summary »
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Director:
Reginald HudlinWriters:
Tony Hendra (screenplay), Ron Shelton (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx appeared in Django Unchained (2012), which this movie's Director Reginald Hudlin co-produced.
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Since the beginning of the film Roper is clearly not in the physical shape an experienced professional heavyweight boxer has to be in.
Crazy Credits
While walking back to dressing room after fight, Conklin is followed by two little people from his entourage.
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FeedPerformed by Local H
Written by Local H
Produced by Steve Haigler
Local H appears courtesy of Island Records
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Genres
Comedy | SportDetails
Release Date:
3 May 1996Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Hoover Dam, Arizona-Nevada Border, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$3,349,481 5 May 1996
Gross USA:
$8,008,255
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$8,008,255
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