The Greatest(1977)
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The Greatest Synopsis
Muhammad Ali's life story up to the late 1970s, which includes his Olympic boxing triumphs as Cassius Clay, his conversion to Islam, his refusal of the Army draft and the legal battle after being stripped of his World Title.
The Greatest (1977) is a drama film directed by Tom Gries, released on May 17, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, John Marley and Lloyd Haynes. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Gries
- Writers:
- Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad, Richard Durham
- Producers:
- John Marshall
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Michael Masser
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, EMI Films
- Revenue:
- $8,284,000
- Status:
- Released
The Greatest (1977) Trailer
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The Greatest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Muhammad Ali
as Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
Ernest Borgnine
as Angelo Dundee
John Marley
as Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Lloyd Haynes
as Herbert Muhammad
Malachi Throne
as Payton Jory
Lucille Benson
as Mrs. Fairlie
Teddy Wilson
as Joe The Gardener
Annazette Chase
as Belinda Ali
- Mira Waters
Mira Waters
as Ruby Sanderson
- Chip McAllister
Chip McAllister
as Cassius Clay aged 18
Drew Bundini Brown
as Himself
Robert Duvall
as Bill McDonald
Key crew
Directed by Tom Gries, written by Muhammad Ali, Herbert Muhammad and Richard Durham, produced by John Marshall.
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The Greatest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Greatest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Greatest online?
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The Greatest (1977) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 The Greatest?
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The main cast of The Greatest (1977) includes Muhammad Ali, Ernest Borgnine, John Marley, Lloyd Haynes and Malachi Throne. The film was directed by Tom Gries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Greatest released?
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The Greatest was released on May 17, 1977 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Greatest worth watching?
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The Greatest (1977) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Greatest?
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Yes. The official The Greatest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.