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Facing Ali

Facing Ali

20097.31h 40m

Overview

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Directed by Pete McCormack
Produced by Paul Gertz, Derik Murray
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Top Cast

George Chuvalo

George Chuvalo

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Henry Cooper

Henry Cooper

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George Foreman

George Foreman

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Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes

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Ron Lyle

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Ken Norton

Ken Norton

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Leon Spinks

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Earnie Shavers

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Ernie Terrell

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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

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Themes & Keywords

sports

About Facing Ali

Facing Ali is a documentary film released in 2009 exploring themes of sports. Directed by Pete McCormack, it stars George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, George Foreman. Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

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