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