Thrilla in Manila(2008)
Thrilla in Manila Synopsis
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.
Thrilla in Manila (2008) is a documentary film directed by John Dower, released on November 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos and Buster Mathis. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dower
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Thrilla in Manila Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Frazier
as Himself
Muhammad Ali
as Himself (archive footage)
Imelda Marcos
as Herself
- Buster Mathis
Buster Mathis
as Himself
- Buster Mathis
Buster Mathis
as Himself (archive footage)
Larry Holmes
as Himself
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator
- Jerry Izenberg
Jerry Izenberg
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Dower.
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Thrilla in Manila Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Thrilla in Manila – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thrilla in Manila online?
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Who stars in Thrilla in Manila?
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The main cast of Thrilla in Manila (2008) includes Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos, Buster Mathis and Buster Mathis. The film was directed by John Dower. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thrilla in Manila released?
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Thrilla in Manila was released on November 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Thrilla in Manila worth watching?
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Thrilla in Manila (2008) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.