Ali: An American Hero (2000)
Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.
Cast
- David Ramsey - Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
- Martin Ferrero - Angelo Dundee
- Clarence Williams III - Marcellus Clay
- Joe Morton - Malcom X
- Antonio Fargas - Elijah Muhammad
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ali: An American Hero about?
- Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.
- Who directed Ali: An American Hero?
- Ali: An American Hero was directed by Leon Ichaso.
- Who stars in Ali: An American Hero?
- Ali: An American Hero stars David Ramsey, Martin Ferrero, Clarence Williams III, Joe Morton, Antonio Fargas.
- How long is Ali: An American Hero?
- Ali: An American Hero has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Ali: An American Hero?
- Ali: An American Hero is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Ali: An American Hero produced?
- Ali: An American Hero was produced in United States of America.