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