The Great White Hype
- Comedy
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.
The Great White Hype is a 1996 comedy that follows a promoter's scheme to revive a boxing champion's career by finding his only former rival. When the challenger—a retired white boxer—agrees to fight the overconfident champ, the stage is set for an underdog showdown that plays on boxing movie tropes. The film satirizes the sport and media hype surrounding high-stakes matches.
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Samuel L. JacksonRev. Fred Sultan
Jeff GoldblumMitchell Kane
Peter BergTerry Conklin
Corbin BernsenPeter Prince
Jon LovitzSol
Cheech MarinJulio Escobar
John Rhys-DaviesJohnny Windsor
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBambi
Jamie FoxxHassan El Ruk'n
Damon WayansJames "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Rocky CarrollArtemus St. John Saint
Albert HallRoper's Manager
Michael JaceMarvin Shabazz
Brian SetzerSelf
Method ManSelf
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When was The Great White Hype released?
The Great White Hype was released on May 3, 1996.
What is The Great White Hype about?
A promoter named Rev. Sultan convinces a retired white boxer to challenge the current heavyweight champ. While the challenger trains seriously, the overconfident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape, setting up an unexpected competition.
What genre is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype is a comedy film that satirizes boxing culture and media sensationalism.
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