a.k.a. Cassius Clay

7.5
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 85 min
  • Premiere: 1970. November 3.

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.

Discover

Muhammad Ali

Himself

Malcolm X

Himself

Cus D'Amato

Himself

Sonny Liston

Himself (Archival Footage)

Henry Cooper

Himself (Archival Footage)

Jim Jacobs

Himself

Joe Louis

Himself (Archival Footage)

Max Schmeling

Himself (Archive Footage)

Camera

Isidore Mankofsky

Director of Photography

Directing

Jim Jacobs

Director

Editing

Camera

Isidore Mankofsky

Director of Photography

Directing

Jim Jacobs

Director

Editing