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Ali

6.8/10

Rating

157 min

Runtime

2001

Release Year

Michael Mann

Director

Cast

Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver

Quick Synopsis

In 1964, Cassius Clay, a confident and outspoken young boxer who recently won an Olympic gold medal, enters the professional boxing world with a bold attitude that challenges existing stereotypes about African American athletes. As he rises quickly in the sport, Clay openly declares himself the greatest boxer ever, gaining attention for his self-assurance and unique public persona. However, as he reaches the peak of his career, he encounters significant challenges that test both his personal values and his professional achievements.

Detailed Synopsis of Ali

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

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