Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes(2018)
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes Synopsis
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) is a documentary film directed by Robert S. Bader, released on August 2, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Dick Cavett, Muhammad Ali, Larry Merchant and Malcolm X. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert S. Bader
- Writers:
- Dick Cavett, Robert S. Bader
- Producers:
- Robert S. Bader, Bay Dariz, Allan Falk
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Brockett
- Composer:
- Oliver Thompson
- Production:
- Cavalier Films (II), Daphne Productions, Minutehand Pictures, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) Trailer
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes.
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Cavett
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- Larry Merchant
Larry Merchant
as Self
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
- Ilyasah Shabazz
Ilyasah Shabazz
as Self
Al Sharpton
as Self
- Randy Roberts
Randy Roberts
as Self
- Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Robert S. Bader, written by Dick Cavett and Robert S. Bader, produced by Robert S. Bader, Bay Dariz and Allan Falk.
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes online?
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes?
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The main cast of Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) includes Dick Cavett, Muhammad Ali, Larry Merchant, Malcolm X and Ilyasah Shabazz. The film was directed by Robert S. Bader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes released?
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes was released on August 2, 2018 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes worth watching?
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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