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