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