directed by Leon
Gast
USA 1996
Twenty-two years in the making, this documentary chronicles one of the most famous heavyweight championship bouts in history, the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974. Along with highlights of underdog Ali's stunning victory and infamous "Rope-A-Dope" tactics, the film also covers the back-story of the event and its cultural significance, with footage of Ali's goodwill tours, concert footage featuring B.B. King and James Brown, interviews with George Plimpton, Norman Mailer and Don King, and more. Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature.
An unforgettable account of the "Rumble in the Jungle." With
never-before-seen footage and new interviews, "When We Were Kings" takes
us back to a classic moment in history. This Oscar-winning film captures all the
magic of Muhammad Ali at the peak of his triumphant career.
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Theatrical Release: January 1996 - Sundance Film Festival
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DVD Review: PolyGram / USA Films - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | PolyGram / USA Films - Region 1 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:27:21 | |
| Video | 1.85:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.13 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | French, Spanish, None | |
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Release Information: Edition Details: • Pan
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Considering much
of the film is archival footage, shot mostly in 16mm and the DVD being
quite old (way back in 99') and it is non-anamorphic - it is acceptable
to watch. Widescreen ratio has been maintained with a P+S on the
flipside. Interview is short but effective in adding to the appeal of
this documentary film. You certainly can't beat the price and as I doubt
anyone else will be producing this on DVD anytime soon... this is a must
buy at less than $10.
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