
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
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Jon Lovitzas Sol
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Phil Buckmanas Lee the Drummer
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Brian Setzeras Self
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Art Evansas Minister
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Method Manas Self
Sam Whippleas Artie
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Renee Griffinas Angel
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'nCrew
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Doug ColemanStunts
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Fred BernerProducer
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design