When We Were Kings

1996 - ENGLISH - MOVIE

Documentary Sport

The Rumble in the Jungle was a historic boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali with significant political and cultural significance, ultimately won by Ali in the eighth round. When We Were Kings is a 1996 American English-language Documentary Sport film featuring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, James Brown, B.b. King, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton and Jersey Joe Walcott. PolyGram Filmed Entertainment was the production house involved in the project along with executive producer(s) Leon Gast, David Sonenberg and Taylor Hackford. The movie is directed by Leon Gast. Gramercy Pictures acquired the distribution rights for the film. When We Were Kings was released on 14th February 1997 and takes a screen time of 89 minutes. and it received positive reviews from critics when it was released. The film made a box office gross of $2 million. Cinematography was done by Maryse Alberti, Paul Goldsmith, Kevin Keating, Albert Maysles and Roderick Young and editing by Leon Gast, Taylor Hackford, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and Keith Robinson At the 1997 Oscar Awards It won an award for Best Documentary, Features.
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  • Jini Score
    5.0/10
  • Critics Score
    87%
  • Rating
    8.0/10
  • Jini Score
    5.0%
  • Critics Score
    87
  • Rating
    8.0
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Release Date14 FEB 1997
Language

English, French

Genre

Documentary , Sport

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When We Were Kings Reviews and Ratings

Average Review Rating : positive

79.19%

Positive Review Rating : 87%

87%
    • It took director producer Leon Gast 22 years to edit and finance When We Were Kings, his thrilling documentary about the legendary 1974 heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. ( Read More )
    • Roger Ebert

      The heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire on Oct. 30, 1974 The Rumble in the Jungle is enshrined as one of the great sports events of the century. ( Read More )
    • Renee Schonfeld

      Parents need to know that When We Were Kings is a documentary about the World Boxing Championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman that was held in the African country of Zaire in October 1974. ( Read More )
    • A penetrating emotional analysis of the boxing which is nothing short of inspired. ( Read More )
    • Desson Thomson

      By the time the fighters enter that ring, the excitement factor is almost uncontrollable. ( Read More )
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Awards
  • academy awards, usa
    0 WON
    2 NOMINATIONS
  • sundance film festival
    0 WON
    2 NOMINATIONS