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Muhammad Ali - The Greatest [DVD] [2002]

Muhammad Ali (Actor), Sonny Liston (Actor), William Klein (Director) | Rated: Exempt | Format: DVD

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Actors: Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, Angelo Dundee, Jack Nilon, Chris Dundee
Directors: William Klein
Writers: William Klein
Producers: Bert Brown
Format: PAL
Language: English, French
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Imc Vision
DVD Release Date: 11 Feb 2002
Run Time: 55 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005UWRT
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 121,632 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A 75-minute documentary covering the career of the greatest sporting personality of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali--The Greatest adds little or nothing in the way of footage or insight unavailable elsewhere. However, it certainly provides an adequate summary of a much-told tale and makes for a good potted introduction to Ali, his sensational conquest of Sonny Liston, his conversion to the Nation of Islam, his exile from boxing following his anti-war stance and return to perform his own "personal age of miracles".

The fight footage here is mostly recycled from Bill Cayton and Jim Jacobs' vast stock of film as opposed to telecasts. Here again, then, are the grainy, quicksilver images of the skinny young Ali bamboozling ponderous journeymen Tunney Hunsaker in his debut fight; of the never adequately explained "phantom punch" against Liston in their second fight; of the dancing demolition job he performed on Cleveland Williams in 1967, perhaps the three most awesome, albeit one-sided rounds of heavyweight boxing ever. There are occasional excerpts of Ali running his mouth outside the ring, but these are too few and too familiar. Ian Darke of Sky TV provides a professionally glossy narration that's just about the right side of glib, but the budget doesn't really extend to much beyond cut and pasted footage (with only stills shots of his knockout of George Foreman) spliced with interviews with the likes of Henry Cooper, Ali's old Doctor Angelo and trainer Angelo Dundee who explains, for perhaps the hundredth time to camera, that he thought "Muslim" was a piece of cloth.

The essence of Ali's story is certainly encapsulated here, though those looking for more offbeat or in-depth material are advised to check out Champions Forever, When We Were Kings or AKA Cassius Clay. Or read Thomas Hauser's biography. --David Stubbs

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Documentary charting the life of the legendary Muhammad Ali. Ali started his boxing career as Cassius Clay, a confident young boxer from the Deep South, who defeated champions in a style that has never been seen since. However, life out of the ring brought Ali his share of sorrow, with a number of failed marriages, the loss of his title after he refused the Vietnam draft, and, more recently, his succumbing to Parkinson's disease. Includes footage from some of Ali's greatest fights as well as archive material documenting his private life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest 21 Oct 2005

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He was - and evidenced by this marvellous collection of fights, interviews and interesting information - and always will be the Greatest. Excellent purchase

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5.0 out of 5 stars the greatest 22 May 2004

By "bandarbilla"

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really good, if you like to watch Ali's fights.
too bad it only shows pictures of his fight with Foreman in Zaire. besides this little upset, the doc. is great.
much better then the crappy, a.k.a Cassius Clay.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest ... 4 Feb 2005

By Geoff Stimpson

Format:DVD

This DVD is just right for a documentary to cover the life of the master...From humble background, first amateaur fights and signs of potential genius...to the greatest media spectacles of all - classic footage from the 'Rumble and the Thrilla'...all the great fights...Oh this is a night in to rember! Enjoy...

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1.0 out of 5 stars This is not directed by William Klein

This DVD does not match the description. It is not the William Klein documentary but just another documentary on Ali's career.

Published 1 month ago by Richard I C Denman

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best I've seen

I love photography and boxing...so William Kleins documentary about two periods in Ali life (Liston to draft and then the Foreman fight) was a must see. Read more

Published 4 months ago by G. A. Heiss

1.0 out of 5 stars Not by William Klein

Be careful, this is not the celebrated film by William Klein but just a second rate documentary of Ali fights .

Published 5 months ago by The Dude

4.0 out of 5 stars tango is the greatest.

if u want a really good boxing dvd. then champions forever limited edition and fabulous 4 dvd. still this one good.

Published 14 months ago by tango

5.0 out of 5 stars a legend portrayed

I don't think there will ever be another Ali. Well worth a watch for glimpses of not just a man but a living legend.

Published on 28 Jan 2009 by J. A. Ross

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, almost quiessential Ali viewing

A brilliant and well-worked documentary. It includes much interesting and intelligent footage that I, for one being a huge Ali fan have never seen before. Read more

Published on 28 Feb 2006

1.0 out of 5 stars What no boxing

This is a collection of rare footage of Ali from the olympics to Rumble in the Jungle. Great for fans of the great man but no so great for boxing fans. Read more

Published on 16 July 2004 by "stemwood"

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