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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.
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sports
boxer
las vegas
boxing promoter
promoter
heavyweight champion
boxing
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Questions about The Great White Hype
How long is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype was directed by Reginald Hudlin and released in 1996.
What genre is The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype is a Comedy film (1996).
Who stars in The Great White Hype?
The cast of The Great White Hype includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen, Jon Lovitz.
What is the TMDB rating for The Great White Hype?
The Great White Hype has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 based on 106 votes.
