
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
Release: 1996-05-03·Runtime: 91m·★ 5.3
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
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Bert Sugaras Self
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'n
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Art Evansas Minister
Method Manas Self
Sam Whippleas Artie
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Renee Griffinas Angel
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Phil Buckmanas Lee the Drummer
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Brian Setzeras Self
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Jon Lovitzas Sol
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
Walter Addisonas Michael Katz
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry SchwartzCrew
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography
" />Fred BernerProducer
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
" />Doug ColemanStunts