Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
"Some Fights Are Bigger Than The Ring"
Originally released in 2013. Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, and Ed Begley Jr.
Synopsis
Muhammad Ali’s historic Supreme Court battle from behind closed doors. When Ali was drafted into the Vietnam War at the height of his boxing career, his claim to conscientious objector status led to a controversial legal battle that rattled the U.S. judicial system right up to the highest court in the land.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Plummer
as John Marshall Harlan
Frank Langella
as Chief Justice Warren Burger
Ed Begley Jr.
as Justice Harry Blackmun
Peter Gerety
as William Brennan
Barry Levinson
as Justice Potter Stewart
John Bedford Lloyd
as Byron 'Whizzer' White
Fritz Weaver
as Hugo Black
Harris Yulin
as William O. Douglas
Danny Glover
as Justice Thurgood Marshall
Benjamin Walker
as Kevin Kennedy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rainmark Films
- Sakura Films
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight about?
Muhammad Ali’s historic Supreme Court battle from behind closed doors. When Ali was drafted into the Vietnam War at the height of his boxing career, his claim to conscientious objector status led...
Who directed Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight?
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight?
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight released?
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight was released on October 4, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight?
The main cast of Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight includes Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, Ed Begley Jr., Peter Gerety, Barry Levinson.