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King of the World (2000)
TV Movie | 95 min | Biography, Drama

King of the World (2000)

TV Movie | 95 min | Biography, Drama

The early career of boxer Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, as he prepares for a title fight against Sonny Liston, while struggling to come to terms with his private and public personas.

Director

John Sacret Young

Writers

David Remnick (book) | John Sacret Young (teleplay)

Producer

George W. Perkins

Cinematographer

Eric van Haren Noman (as Eric Van Haren Noman)

Editor

Terry Blythe

Production Designer

Scott Chambliss

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Updated Jan 10, 2000

Release date

Jan 10, 2000 (United States)

Awards

1 nomination

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39 cast members

Name	Known for
Terrence Howard Cassius Clay Cassius Clay See fewer	Crash (I) (2004)
Steve Harris Sonny Liston Sonny Liston See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Chi McBride Drew 'Bundini' Brown Drew 'Bundini' Brown See fewer	Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
Vyto Ruginis Actor Actor See fewer	Moneyball (2011)
Gary Dourdan Malcolm X Malcolm X See fewer	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Carmen Argenziano Actor Actor See fewer	Identity (2003)
John Ventimiglia Angelo Dundee Angelo Dundee See fewer	The Sopranos (1999)
Jason Winer Robert Lypsite Robert Lypsite See fewer	Arthur (I) (2011)
Joe Alaskey Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason See fewer	Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Brandon Smith Bill Barnstable Bill Barnstable See fewer	Powder (1995)
Rodger Boyce Bill McDonald Bill McDonald See fewer	No Country for Old Men (2007)
Phyllis Cicero Mrs. Geraldine Liston Mrs. Geraldine Liston See fewer	Chase (2010)
Jerry Haynes Jimmy Cannon Jimmy Cannon See fewer	RoboCop (1987)
Steve Shearer Jack Nilon / Kilon Jack Nilon / Kilon See fewer	Dark Places (2015)
Vince Davis Izzy Sharnik Izzy Sharnik See fewer	Problem Child (1990)
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Charles Sanders Louisville One Louisville One See fewer	Arlington Road (1999)
Nik Hagler Louisville Two Louisville Two See fewer	UHF (1989)
Jamie 'Showtime' Stafford Young Cassius Young Cassius See fewer	King of the World (2000)
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