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When We Were Kings is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship boxing match that was held on October 30, 1974, in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) between world heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
Feb 14, 1997 · A 1996 Oscar-winning film that captures the historic 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. The film features interviews, archival footage, music and commentary on the Rumble in the Jungle and its cultural and political context.
The primary focus of the film is the legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle' heavyweight title fight between the confident and charismatic Muhammad Ali and the morose, powerful George Foreman,...
Watch Leon Gast's Academy Award–winning film about Muhammad Ali's 1974 fight with George Foreman in Zaire. The documentary features interviews with Norman Mailer and George Plimpton, and captures Ali's charm, grace, and defiance.
Visit the movie page for 'When We Were Kings' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
Oct 25, 1996 · George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money.
Feb 27, 1997 · Roger Ebert reviews the Oscar-nominated film that captures the 1974 heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. He praises Ali's courage, charisma and strategy, and contrasts him with Foreman and the political context of the event.
