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Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

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Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.

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  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalPG8 Feb 2002
  • ArgentinaAR

    • PremiereBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema30 Mar 2009
  • FinlandFI

    • TV3 Sept 2010
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTP9 Apr 1974
  • GermanyDE

    • TVWest Germany10 Jul 1988
    • Physical6DVD24 Mar 2003
  • GreeceGR

    • PremiereThessaloniki International Film Festival17 Nov 2007
    • PremiereThessaloniki Documentary Festival5 Mar 2023
  • RomaniaRO

    • TVAPTVR Sport31 Dec 2025

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Muhammad Ali, the Greatest was released on 9 April 1974.

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