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Facing Ali (2009): Cast & Box Office

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Facing Ali is a 2009 documentary directed by Pete McCormack, starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Frazier. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $15,524 worldwide.

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Facing Ali (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Pete McCormack
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Facing Ali About?

The premise of Facing Ali without spoilers.

Ten of Muhammad Ali’s former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Facing Ali Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • reminiscence
  • tribute
  • boxing champion
  • professional sports
  • heavyweight boxer
  • boxing
  • knocked unconscious
  • boxing sport
  • sportsman
  • television reporter
  • boxer
  • cunning
+38 more
  • champion
  • archive footage
  • conversion
  • professional sportsman
  • retrospective
  • athlete
  • african american
  • black american
  • reference to eddie futch
  • documentary subject's name in title
  • reference to the vietnam war
  • reference to joe frazier
  • reference to the rumble in the jungle
  • reference to muhammad ali
  • championship belt
  • anti war protest
  • knighthood
  • brain injury
  • parkinson's disease
  • death of a child
  • drug overdose
  • suicide
  • prison sentence
  • conviction
  • trial
  • boxing commissioner
  • las vegas nevada
  • zaire
  • manila philippines
  • slurred speech
  • prison
  • ex convict
  • poverty
  • training
  • boxing ring
  • boxing match
  • amateur champion
  • championship bout
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Cast & crew

Facing Ali Cast

Muhammad Ali leads the cast, with George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Directed by Pete McCormack; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Facing Ali

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From the director

More from Pete McCormack

One more film directed by Pete McCormack: I Am Bruce Lee.

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Box office

Facing Ali Box Office

Facing Ali grossed $15,524 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.5K

International
$15.5K

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FAQ

Facing Ali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Facing Ali, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Facing Ali?

Facing Ali runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Facing Ali released?

Facing Ali was released on May 29, 2009.

Who directed Facing Ali?

Facing Ali was directed by Pete McCormack.

More films by Pete McCormack

Who is in the cast of Facing Ali?

Facing Ali stars Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Frazier, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Facing Ali make at the box office?

Facing Ali grossed $15,524 worldwide.

Does Facing Ali have a post-credit scene?

No. Facing Ali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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