King of the World (film)

*King of the World*
King of the World
Also known as	Muhammad Ali: King of the World
Based on	King of the World; by David Remnick
Teleplay by	John Sacret Young
Directed by	John Sacret Young
Starring	Terrence Howard; Steve Harris; Chi McBride; Gary Dourdan; John Ventimiglia; Jamie "Showtime" Stafford
Music by	John Frizzell
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Stephanie Germain; Tom Patricia; George W. Perkins; John Sacret Young
Running time	120 minutes
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	January 10, 2000

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

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".

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

^ 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.
^ 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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