Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight (2013): Cast
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight is a 2013 drama directed by Stephen Frears, starring Muhammad Ali, Victor Slezak and Caroline Christl Long. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Rainmark Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight About?
The premise of Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight without spoilers.
At the peak of his boxing career, Muhammad Ali faced a different kind of fight when he was drafted into the Vietnam War. Refusing to serve, he claimed conscientious objector status, sparking a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. The film explores this pivotal moment, offering a look at the closed-door proceedings and the profound impact the case had on both Ali and the American judicial system.
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight Cast & Characters
Muhammad Ali leads the cast, with Victor Slezak as Marshal of the Court and Caroline Christl Long as Court Librarian. Directed by Stephen Frears; 47 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Frears
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Muhammad Ali as themselves -
Victor Slezak as Marshal of the Court - Caroline Christl Long as Court Librarian
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Christopher Plummer as John Marshall Harlan
Also Starring in Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight
· 43 more- Danny Glover Justice Thurgood Marshall
- Ed Begley Jr. Justice Harry Blackmun
- Frank Langella Chief Justice Warren Burger
- Bob Balaban Lawyer (uncredited)
- Harris Yulin William O. Douglas
- Barry Levinson Justice Potter Stewart
- Fritz Weaver Hugo Black
- Pablo Schreiber Covert Becker
- Kathleen Chalfant Ethel Harlan
- Peter McRobbie Erwin Griswold
- Damian Young Ramsey Clark
- Peter Gerety William Brennan
- Benjamin Walker Kevin Kennedy
- Amy Tribbey Nurse
- John Bedford Lloyd Byron 'Whizzer' White
- Dana Ivey Mrs. Paige
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- Jon Gabrus Stoned Clerk
- Steven Hauck Maitre D'
- Alex Dreier Edelstein's Son
- Chuck Cooper Chauncey Eskridge
- Charlie Hewson Burger's Clerk
- Drew Gehling Marshall's Clerk
- Keith Nobbs Douglas's Clerk
- Pamela Stewart Librarian
- Rachel Claire Edelstein's Wife
- Lisa Joyce Donna Connolly
- Justin Swain Burger's Second Clerk
- Cameron Taylor Black's Secretary
- Christopher McLinden Black's Second Clerk
- Mary Mulligan Court Officer
- Allie Woods Jr. Petrus, Burger's Valet
- James Francis Ginty Brennan's Clerk
- Kerry Malloy Vietnam Vet
- Ben Steinfeld Sam Edelstein
- Max Spitulnik Blackmun's Clerk
- Nate Dern Blackmun's Second Clerk
- Will Cart White's Clerk
- Matt Stadelmann Black's Clerk
- Greg Connolly Doctor
- Ed Jewett Tourist
- Lizan Mitchell Housekeeper
- John Thomas Waite Messenger
- Andy Volin Reporter
More from Stephen Frears
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Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight.
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Muhammad Alin suurin ottelu” and “Le plus grand combat de Muhammad Ali”.
- Also known as
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- Muhammad Alin suurin ottelu
- Le plus grand combat de Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Ali son plus grand combat
- Muhammed Ali'nin En Büyük Dövüşü
- El gran combate de Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Ali a Legfelsőbb Bíróság ellen
- A Grande Luta de Muhammad Ali
- Muhammad Ali: Son plus grand combat
- Главный бой Мухаммеда Али
- Muhammad Alis größter Kampf
- Най-великата битка на Мохамед Али
- Головний бій Мухаммеда Алі
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- Muhameda Ali dižākā cīņa
- 拳王阿里的伟大一役
- הקרב הגדול של מוחמד עלי
- Muhammad Ali : son plus grand combat
- Muhammad Ali vs S.U.A.
- 무하마드 알리의 위대한 싸움
- Muhammad Ali: Největší souboj
- การต่อสู้ที่ยิ่งใหญ่ของมูฮัมหมัด อาลี
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Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight?
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight released?
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight was released on May 22, 2013.
Who directed Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight?
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight was directed by Stephen Frears.
More films by Stephen Frears Who is in the cast of Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight?
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight stars Muhammad Ali, Victor Slezak as Marshal of the Court and Caroline Christl Long as Court Librarian, among 47 credited actors.
Does Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight have a post-credit scene?
No. Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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