The Fight (1974)
In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the Century” at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The epic battle was supposed to be Ali's big comeback following the suspension of his boxing license in 1967. In addition to the media circus surrounding both combatants, Greaves shot the match in its entirety from a dizzying array of camera angles, making the director's cut of The Fight both an invaluable historical document as well as a virtuosic piece of filmmaking
Director: William Greaves
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Cast
- Muhammad Ali - Himself
- Joe Frazier - Himself
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fight about?
- In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the Century” at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The epic battle was supposed to be Ali's big comeback following the suspension of his boxing license in 1967. In addition to the media circus surrounding both combatants, Greaves shot the match in its entirety from a dizzying array of camera angles, making the director's cut of The Fight both an invaluable historical document as well as a virtuosic piece of filmmaking
- Who directed The Fight?
- The Fight was directed by William Greaves.
- Who stars in The Fight?
- The Fight stars Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier.
- How long is The Fight?
- The Fight has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Fight?
- The Fight is a Documentary film.