The Great White Hype (1996)
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.
Released: May 03, 1996
Runtime: 91 minutes
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin
Crew: Ron Shelton (Writer), Reginald Hudlin (Director), Tony Hendra (Writer), Charles Rosen (Production Design), Earl Watson (Editor), Marcus Miller (Original Music Composer)