B.B. King: Live In Africa '74(1998)
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 Synopsis
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it as the "Rumble in the Jungle". A three-day music festival was staged concurrently, and B.B. King was the headlining act. Anyone who has ever had the fortune to see B.B. King play live, even in his later, seated years knows that he is a consummate showman. B.B. King: Live in Africa '74 presents the man at the peak of his powers, as a performer and as a player.
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998) is a documentary and music film directed by Leon Gast, released on May 13, 1998 with a runtime of 43m. It stars B.B. King, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Forte and Sonny Freeman. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Leon Gast
- Producers:
- Keith Robinson, Leon Gast
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Keating
- Production:
- Gravity Limited
- Status:
- Released
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 Cast & Crew
Main cast
B.B. King
as Self
Muhammad Ali
as Self
- Bobby Forte
Bobby Forte
as Self
- Sonny Freeman
Sonny Freeman
as Self
Don King
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Leon Gast, produced by Keith Robinson and Leon Gast.
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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 online?
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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in B.B. King: Live In Africa '74?
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The main cast of B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998) includes B.B. King, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Forte, Sonny Freeman and Don King. The film was directed by Leon Gast. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 released?
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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 was released on May 13, 1998 and runs for 43m.
Is B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 worth watching?
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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 (1998) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.