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