The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype

If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.

5.2 /10 103 votes
May 3, 1996 1h 31m Released

Storyline

When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.

Key Information

Director Reginald Hudlin
Writers Ron Shelton, Tony Hendra
Studio Atman Entertainment
Rating 5.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Rev. Fred Sultan

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Mitchell Kane

Peter Berg

Peter Berg

Terry Conklin

Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen

Peter Prince

Jon Lovitz

Jon Lovitz

Sol

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Julio Escobar

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Johnny Windsor

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Bambi

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Hassan El Ruk'n

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

James "The Grim Reaper" Roper

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Artemus St. John Saint

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Roper's Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great White Hype was released on May 3, 1996.

The runtime of The Great White Hype is 1h 31m.

The Great White Hype is a Comedy movie.

The Great White Hype has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Great White Hype is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great White Hype was directed by Reginald Hudlin.

The main cast of The Great White Hype includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg.

The Great White Hype is originally in English.