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When We Were Kings poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.1 / 100
1996·Documentary / Sport / TV Movie·1h 28m

WHEN WE WERE KINGS

“The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.”

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

Above the Line
Leon Gast·DirectorLeon Gast·WriterMaryse Alberti·Director of PhotographyLeon Gast·Editor
Cast
Muhammad Ali·SelfGeorge Foreman·SelfDon King·SelfJames Brown·SelfB.B. King·SelfSpike Lee·SelfMobutu Sese Seko·SelfNorman Mailer·SelfGeorge Plimpton·SelfMalick Bowens·Self
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Leon Gast·Director
Writing· 1
Leon Gast·Writer
Camera· 6
Maryse Alberti·Director of PhotographyPaul Goldsmith·Director of PhotographyKevin Keating·Director of PhotographyAlbert Maysles·Director of PhotographyRoderick Young·Director of PhotographyJoe Arcidiacono·Assistant Camera
Editing· 4
Leon Gast·EditorTaylor Hackford·EditorJeffrey Kusama-Hinte·EditorKeith Robinson·Editor
Production· 5
Leon Gast·ProducerTaylor Hackford·ProducerDavid Sonenberg·Executive ProducerVikram Jayanti·Co-ProducerKeith Robinson·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Jamie Ware Billett·Post Production Assistant
By the Numbers
74.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0F0E0
#703020
#406040
Mood
Intense, Historical, Powerful
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a collage of painted portraits and scenes, primarily depicting Muhammad Ali and other figures related to boxing, set against a watercolor-li”

sportdocumentary
Key Elements
Boxing GlovesBoxing Ring
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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