a.k.a. Cassius Clay poster

a.k.a. Cassius Clay poster

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970 1h 19m 7.2Movie

Documentary

The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. 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, Ali soon 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.

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Jim Jacobs

Director

Top Cast

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Richard Kiley

Richard Kiley

Self

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self

Cus D'Amato

Cus D'Amato

Self

Stepin Fetchit

Stepin Fetchit

Self

Jim Jacobs

Self

Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self (archive footage)

Henry Cooper

Henry Cooper

Self (archive footage)

Joe Louis

Joe Louis

Self (archive footage)

Max Schmeling

Max Schmeling

Self (archive footage)