The Great White Hype
“If you can't find the perfect contender....make one.”
Synopsis
When the champion's promoter, Rev. Sultan, determines that a new strategy is needed to enhance the appeal of the boxing matches, he seeks out the only fighter who has ever defeated the champ. The challenge is that this man is no longer a boxer and is white. Nevertheless, after Rev. Sultan persuades him to return to the ring, he begins rigorous training, while the self-assured champion relaxes and gradually loses his edge.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Earl WatsonShot by Ronald Victor GarciaScored by Marcus MillerDesigned by Charles Rosen
Box Office
1996 · Box office
Grossed $8.0M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$8.0M
Opening weekend: $3.3M — 42% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $4.2M — 53% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,496 theaters
Also known as
- Great White Hype – Eine K.O.Mödiede
- La gran esperanza blancaes
- La Couleur de l'arnaquefr
- La grande promessait
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Samuel L Jackson
as Rev. Fred Sultan
Jeff Goldblum
as Mitchell Kane
Damon Wayans
as James 'The Grim Reaper' Roper
Peter Berg
as Terry Conklin
Corbin Bernsen
as Peter Prince
Jon Lovitz
as Sol
Cheech Marin
as Julio Escobar
John Rhys Davies
as Johnny Windsor
Salli Richardson Whitfield
as Bambi
Jamie Foxx
as Hassan El Ruk'n
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1Writers
2Producers
2Other crew
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