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King of the World (film)
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Wikipedia article
'King of the World' is an American television film which aired on January 10, 2000 on ABC. It chronicles the early stages of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay), who is portrayed by Terrence Howard. It is based upon a biography of the same name by David Remnick.
Cast and crew
*Terrence Howard - Cassius ClayThe events of this film occur before the boxer assumed the name Muhammad Ali. Thus, he is only referred to by his birth name, Cassius Clay.
*Steve Harris - Sonny Liston
*Chi McBride - Drew Bundini Brown
*Gary Dourdan - Malcolm X
*John Ventimiglia - Angelo Dundee
*Jamie "Showtime" Stafford - Young Cassius Clay
Plot summary
Having won the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Kentucky native Cassius Clay (Terrence Howard) challenges professional heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston (Steve Harris) for the title. The media is both intrigued and repulsed by his brash manner and what appears to be self-worship. Despite being a heavy underdog, the 22-year-old Clay shocks the sports world by defeating Liston by technical knockout in their February 1964 bout, becoming heavyweight champion and (metaphorically) "king of the world".
DVD
Although it is an American film, 'King of the World' was released on DVD in Region 2 format, which is used predominantly in Europe. It has yet to be released in Region 1 format, which is compatible with DVD players used in the United States and Canada.
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