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Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

1996•5h 46m•8.0/10
Documentary

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8.0/10(3)

Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the most loved, hated, intriguing, and controversial figures in American history is brought to life in the 6-hour series, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story. Episode 1: Olympic Gold. Episode 2: The Youngest Heavyweight Champion. Episode. 3: Exile. Episode 4: The Road Back. Episode 5: The Rumble In The Jungle Episode. 6: The Thrilla In Manila.

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EN

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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Self

George Foreman

George Foreman

Self

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self

Khalilah 'Belinda' Ali

Self

Rahman Ali

Self

Jerry Izenberg

Self

Don King

Don King

Self (archive footage)

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

Elijah Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

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