The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.
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Muhammad Ali as Self
Richard Kiley as Self
Malcolm X as Self
Cus D'Amato as Self
Stepin Fetchit as Self
Jim Jacobs as Self
Sonny Liston as Self (archive footage)
Henry Cooper as Self (archive footage)
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Jim Jacobs · Director
Isidore Mankofsky · Cinematographer
Edward P. Bartsch · Editor
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