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The Great White Hype

"If you can't find the perfect contender....make one."

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1996
5.3

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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 take...

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.

The Great White Hype is a 1996 Comedy movie directed by Reginald Hudlin starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Corbin Bernsen and Jon Lovitz. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.