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Poster for Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest (1969)

NR ★ 5.9/10 123 min Documentary France French
Director: William Klein
Streaming: Not available

Description

Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali Self
Sonny Liston
Sonny Liston Self
George Foreman
George Foreman Self
Malcolm X
Malcolm X Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
John Lennon Self
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney Self
George Harrison
George Harrison Self
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr Self

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