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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Starring: Richard Kiley, Muhammad Ali, Cus D'Amato, Max Baer, Drew Bundini Brown
Directed By: Jim Jacobs
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0027616876294
Format: Black & White
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2002-02-05
Running Time: 85
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1970
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"A study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity" (LA Herald-Examiner), 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, Alisoon 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. Filled with "plenty of meat in the visual material" (Newsweek), a.k.a. Cassius Clay charts the voyage of a man who grabbed Olympic gold at the age of 18, captured the world heavyweight title at 21 and ultimately came topower as one of the most forceful leaders of the American civil rights movement. Featuring clips from his most celebrated fights with Archie Moore and Sonny Liston, rare interviews with his trainer Cus D'Amato and extraordinary footage of Ali during his alliance with Malcolm X, a.k.a. Cassius Clay is an "intelligently and artistically assembled" (Los Angeles Times) and "provocative"(Box office) documentary.
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Summary: A Must Have For Your Collection
Comment: Complete and comprehensive. If you are an Ali fan at any level you'll absolutely love this. Get it. Now.
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Summary: Fascinating and entertainaing
Comment: Released in '70, before Frazier, Foreman, Spinks, etc., it's amazing how much substance there already is. The first third of this legend's story, as told here, is more than the Mike Tysons of this world will clock in with for a lifetime.
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Summary: Para fanáticos
Comment: Sin ser un documental que trate en profundidad la trayectoria o la vida de Ali, tiene la gracia de ser contemporáneo a él, de modo que la película tiene una estética y una manera de narrar las cosas que es particular de los 70s (si no te gusta este estilo, ya puedes ir borrando una estrella).
La película trata muy brevemente la trayectoria de Ali, con algunos detalles (que se agradecen) de sus inicios aún no profesionales, para luego ahondar en su momento actual (recordemos que la película se filma cuando Ali está en pleno problema legal-militar-religioso). Vas a encontrar algunos rounds de peleas importantes, pero quizás este aspecto no es tan bueno como en otros documentales.
Lo bueno: Algunos detalles de su vida antes de volverse profesional. Su intercambio de comentarios con D'Amato, y el hecho que la película tiene ese gustillo de la época.
Lo malo: Si no eres un verdadero fanático de Ali, o estás recién comenzando a serlo, necesitas algo más general: "Ali, The Whole Story" (te va a fascinar)
Lo feo: Para algunos, la estética, el hecho que el sonido es Mono, y el que algunos clips de peleas parecen haber sido filmados desde la pantalla del televisor (de los de esa época ¿me entiendes?)
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Summary: The Greatest
Comment: I bought this movie mainly for footage of Ali and his contemporaries, and therefore wasn't expecting much of a plot or a very deep documentary. For this reason I wasn't disappointed. Keep in mind that this film was primarily something for Ali to do during his exile that would make money. It's full of interesting quotes and clips that show a closer side of Ali and make for an enjoyable viewing. At times it slips into an argument with famed boxing trainer Cus D'Amato over whether or not Muhammad Ali is really the best boxer of his time (D'Amato thinks otherwise) that is a little pointless as it is never resolved.
I think this film is best as a companion to other films, such as Ali, The Greatest, and/or When We Were Kings. If you love Ali, you'll like this.
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