The Great White Hype (1996)

Comedy
Drama

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.

Cast

Rev. Fred Sultan
Mitchell Kane
Artemus St. John Saint
Roper's Manager
Marvin Shabazz
Minister
Palace Guard #1
Palace Guard #2
Palace Guard #3
Palace Guard #4
Terry Conklin
Fight Announcer #1
Fight Announcer #2
Press Member #1
Lee the Drummer
Michael Katz
Sports Writer
Peter Prince
Sports Writer
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Press Corps #1
Press Corps #2
Old Lady
White Middle American
Pretty Young Woman #1
Pretty Young Woman #2
Pretty Young Woman #3
Roper's Crony #1
Roper's Crony #2
Roper's Crony #3
Kane's Cameraman
Roper Cornerman #1
Roper Cornerman #2
Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Sultan’s Valet
Julio Escobar
Johnny Windsor
Hassan El Ruk'n
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper

Crew

Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Art Direction
Costume Design
Producer
Key Hair Stylist