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