
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
Release: 1996-05-03·Runtime: 91m·★ 5.2
Comedy
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Atman Entertainment
Fred Berner Films
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Duane Davisas Palace Guard #1
Sam Whippleas Artie
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Renee Griffinas Angel
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'n
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Art Evansas Minister
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Phil Buckmanas Lee the Drummer
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Brian Setzeras Self
Method Manas Self
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Jon Lovitzas Sol
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3Crew
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Doug ColemanStunts
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
" />Fred BernerProducer