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King of the World
Also known asMuhammad Ali: King of the World
Based onKing of the World
by David Remnick
Teleplay byJohn Sacret Young
Directed byJohn Sacret Young
StarringTerrence Howard
Steve Harris
Chi McBride
Gary Dourdan
John Ventimiglia
Jamie "Showtime" Stafford
Music byJohn Frizzell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersStephanie Germain
Tom Patricia
George W. Perkins
John Sacret Young
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 10, 2000 (2000-01-10)

King of the World is an American television film which aired on January 10, 2000, on ABC. It chronicles the early stages of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay), who is portrayed by Terrence Howard. It is based upon a biography of the same name by David Remnick.[1]

Cast and crew

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Plot summary

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Having won the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Kentucky native Cassius Clay (Terrence Howard) challenges professional heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston (Steve Harris) for the title. The media is both intrigued and repulsed by his brash manner and what appears to be self-worship. Despite being a heavy underdog, the 22-year-old Clay shocks the sports world by defeating Liston by technical knockout in their February 1964 bout, becoming heavyweight champion and (metaphorically) "king of the world".

Home video

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King of the World was released on Region 2 DVD in Europe.

References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson (2008). "Muhammad Ali: King of the World (2000)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2008-02-10.
  2. ^ The events of this film occur before the boxer assumed the name Muhammad Ali. Thus, he is only referred to by his birth name, Cassius Clay.
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