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The Great White Hype (1996)
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen
5.5
42%Runtime91 min
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When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
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The Great White Hype is a 1996 comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin that has received a mixed critical reception. While not critically acclaimed, the film has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a somewhat divisive audience response.
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Fans of biting satire and offbeat comedies will enjoy The Great White Hype (1996), directed by Reginald Hudlin. This hilarious film skewers the racial dynamics and promotional gimmicks of the boxing world, with standout performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Jeff Goldblum.
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The Great White Hype is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Berg, Damon Wayans, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin, John Rhys-Davies, Salli Richardson and Jamie Foxx.
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