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