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