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Movie Overview
Cast
• Muhammad Ali
• George Foreman
• George Plimpton
Director
• Leon Gast
MPAA Rating
PG
When We Were Kings (1996)

REVIEWS
NEWS
INTERVIEWS
OTHER
OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh
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"Capturing Ali's legendary charm and enthusiasm, the moment is utterly enchanting. He's stunning here, to-die-for charismatic, terrifically entertaining and confident."  Philadelphia City Paper  Cynthia Fuchs

A
"Wonderful sports documentary covering the 1974 heavyweight championship fight in Zaire."  Ozus' World Movie Reviews  Dennis Schwartz

3/4
"You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy this.... All you need is an appreciation of recent history and a desire to learn more about an event that had far more importance in the world's eyes than any other heavyweight bout in the history of boxing."  ReelViews  James Berardinelli

4.5/5
"A piece of history that touches and inspires."  Netflix  James Rocchi

4/5
"Gast never makes a mistake by turning the camera on Ali—he comes through like a champ every time."  ToxicUniverse.com  John A. Nesbit

3/4
"A good example of able filmmakers staying out of the way of a very interesting subject."  Movie Habit  Marty Mapes

A
"This is a great documentary film and a must for fans of the sport and Ali."  Reeling Reviews  Robin Clifford
OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh
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