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