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