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The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype

3rd May 1996
1h 31m
Reginald Hudlin
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The Great White Hype is a Comedy Drama film released on 3rd May 1996; Reginald Hudlin directed the film which stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, and Jeff Goldblum.

Plot

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.

Cast (49)

Samuel L. Jackson's profile
Samuel L. Jackson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Jamie Foxx's profile
Jamie Foxx
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Jeff Goldblum's profile
Jeff Goldblum
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Damon Wayans's profile
Damon Wayans
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Jon Lovitz's profile
Jon Lovitz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Method Man's profile
Method Man
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Peter Berg's profile
Peter Berg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Art Evans's profile
Art Evans
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Cheech Marin's profile
Cheech Marin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Corbin Bernsen's profile
Corbin Bernsen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
John Rhys-Davies's profile
John Rhys-Davies
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Chi McBride's profile
Chi McBride
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Michael Fairman's profile
Michael Fairman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Albert Hall's profile
Albert Hall
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Reno Wilson's profile
Reno Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Salli Richardson-Whitfield's profile
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Rick Scarry's profile
Rick Scarry
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Stu Nahan's profile
Stu Nahan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69
Brad Blaisdell's profile
Brad Blaisdell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Michael Jace's profile
Michael Jace
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Deezer D
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Renee Griffin's profile
Renee Griffin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Rocky Carroll's profile
Rocky Carroll
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Nedra Volz's profile
Nedra Volz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 87
Lamont Johnson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 73
Walter Addison's profile
Walter Addison
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Susan Gibney's profile
Susan Gibney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Phil Buckman's profile
Phil Buckman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Alyson Croft's profile
Alyson Croft
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 20
Brian Setzer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Sam Whipple
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35

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The Great White Hype FAQ

When was The Great White Hype released?

The Great White Hype was released 28 years ago, on Friday May 3rd, 1996.

Is The Great White Hype on Netflix?

No, The Great White Hype is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Great White Hype on Amazon Prime?

No, The Great White Hype is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Great White Hype on Disney Plus?

No, The Great White Hype is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Great White Hype Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

14% 20-29
20% 30-39
12% 40-49
8% 50-59
4% 60-69
2% 70-79
2% 80-89
37% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

20% Female
80% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown