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