Ali movie latest review

22 December 2024 at 11:39 am by Sai

Ali is a very exciting movie. It has Drama. The director of the movie is Michael Mann. The story is written by N/A. Jon Peters, Michael Mann, James Lassiter, Paul Ardaji are made the movie. The movie came out on December 10, 2001. If you like movies with genres such as Drama, you will love this one.

Ali plot summury

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

Ali Overview

Movie Name Ali
Release Date December 10, 2001
Original Language English
Runtime 157 min
Country United States of America
Genres Drama
Director Michael Mann
Producers Jon Peters, Michael Mann, James Lassiter, Paul Ardaji
Writer N/A
Editors Stuart Waks, William Goldenberg, Stephen E. Rivkin, Lynzee Klingman
Cinematography Emmanuel Lubezki
Music Lisa Gerrard, Pieter Bourke
Screenplay Christopher Wilkinson, Eric Roth, Michael Mann, Stephen J. Rivele
Production Companies Columbia Pictures, Initial Entertainment Group, Forward Pass, Overbrook Entertainment, Peters Entertainment, Lee Caplin / Picture Entertainment

Movie Details and Overview

The movie is directed by Michael Mann. It is very beautiful to watch. The cameraman, Emmanuel Lubezki, did a great job. The scenes from the movie such as Drama look amazing. The music by Lisa Gerrard, Pieter Bourke is very nice. It matches the story and makes the movie even better.

Expectations from movie

The movie is 157 minutes long. It has lots of elements like action, emotions, surprises. If you like genres like Drama movies, you will enjoy this movie. The story is interesting, and you will want to watch till the end.

Ali movie Ratings

Right now, Ali has a score of 6.759 out of 10. This rating comes from 1706 people. The movie is still playing in theaters, so the score might change later. Most people like it because it has highlighted strengths like good action or strong story.

Ali Screenshots

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Cast Details Overview

Name Role
Will Smith Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay
Jamie Foxx Drew 'Bundini' Brown
Jon Voight Howard Cosell
Mario Van Peebles Malcolm X
Ron Silver Angelo Dundee
Jeffrey Wright Howard Bingham
Mykelti Williamson Don King
Jada Pinkett Smith Sonji Roi
Nona Gaye Belinda Ali
Michael Michele Veronica Porche
Joe Morton Chauncey Eskridge
Paul Rodríguez Dr. Ferdie Pacheco
Bruce McGill Bradley
Barry Shabaka Henley Herbert Muhammad
Giancarlo Esposito Cassius Clay, Sr.
Laurence Mason Luis Sarria
LeVar Burton Martin Luther King, Jr.
Albert Hall Elijah Muhammad
David Cubitt Robert Lipsyte
Ted Levine Joe Smiley
Candy Ann Brown Odessa
David Elliott Sam Cooke
Shari Watson Woman Singer
Malick Bowens Joseph Mobutu
Michael Bentt Sonny Liston
James Toney 'Smokin' Joe Frazier
Alfred Cole Ernie Terrell
Charles Shufford George Foreman
Rufus Dorsey Floyd Paterson
Robert Sale Jerry Quarry
Vince Cooke Jimmy Ellis
Damien 'Bolo' Wills Ken Norton
David Haines Rudy Clay / Rahaman Ali
Victoria Dillard Betty Shabazz
Brad Greenquist Marlin Thomas
Morgana Van Peebles Malcolm X's Daughter
Maya Van Peebles Malcolm X's Daughter
Maestro Harrell Young Cassius Clay
William Utay The Doctor
Kim Robillard Jimmy Cannon
David Purdham Madison Square Garden Announcer
Gailard Sartain Gordon Davidson
Wade Williams Lieutenant Jerome Claridge
Guy Van Swearingen Induction FBI Man
Doug Hale Judge Ingraham
LaDonna Tittle Bundini's Landlady
Marc Grapey Bob Arum
Herb Mitchell Boxing Commissioner
Eddie Bo Smith Jr. Malcolm's Bodyguard
Bobby Stuart Thomas 15X Johnson
Patrick New Room Service Guy
Ron O.J. Parson Death Newsman
Ellis Williams Family Photo Man
Alexandra Bokyun Chun Asian Cosmetologist
John Gleeson Connolly Assistant Director
Warner Saunders Customer
Jack Reiss Referee Arthur Mercante
Marty Denkin Frazier Fight II Announcer
Tamara Lynch Flight Attendant
Chico Benymon Hampton House Announcer
Bill Plaschke Miami Weigh-In Reporter
Steve Springer Miami Weigh-In Reporter
Patrick M. Connolly Announcer
Patrick C. Russell Referee
Robert Byrd Willie Reddick
Cedric Wills Jersey Joe Walcott, Referee
Ronald A. DiNicola Prosecutor
Moses Hollins Man on Train
Daniel E. Gurevitz Boxing Commission Reporter
Steven Randazzo Reporter
Ray Bokhour Reporter
Leonard Termo Madison Square Garden Reporter
Johnny Ortiz Madison Square Garden Reporter
Mark Salem New York Reporter
Sheldon Fogel New York Reporter
Jim Gray New York Reporter
Melvin Thomas Harlem Neighbor
Natalie Carter Harlem Neighbor
Reginald Footman Harlem Neighbor
Poe Poe Harlem Reporter
Mel Dick Louisville Sponsoring Group
Kim Taylor-Coleman Lana Shabazz
Christian Stolte Miami Cop
Vic Manni Dressing Room Weigh-In Guy
Will Gill Jr. Dick Sadler
Sylvaine Strike ORTF Interviewer
Denis Luposo Kinshasa Reporter
Sharon Wilkinson Rose Jennings
Carol Hatchett Pointer Sister
Judith Mwale Pointer Sister
Keabetswe Motsilanyane Pointer Sister
Richard Katanga Mobutu Aide / Military Aide
Thomas Kariuki Matheri Lieutenant Nsakala
Larry Hazzard Sr. Zack Clayton
Derrick Brown Larry Holmes
Rommel Hyacinth The Pilot
Graham Hopkins London Banker
Daniel Janks CIA Man
Bradford E. Lang Black Pilot
Michael Dorn Black Pilot
Dan Robbertse Reporter in Zaire
Graham Clarke Reporter in Zaire
Dimitri Cassar Reporter in Zaire
Frank Notaro Reporter in Zaire
Mark Mulder Reporter in Zaire
David W. Hess Reporter in Zaire
Henrikennyo Mukenyi Bula
Nathaniel Malekane Archie Moore
Millard Arnold Doc Broadus
Edda Collier Blonde French Reporter
Yi Lu Wei Chinese Delegate
Lee Cummings Hunter Thompson
Zaa Nkweta Foreman Fight Announcer
Themba Gasa Idi Amin
Andrew P. Jones Don King's Aide
Marc Kulazite Mboli Additional Aide to Mobutu
Cimanga Kalambay Additional Aide to Mobutu
Jean Bikoi Additional Aide to Mobutu
James Gilbert Sparring Partner in Africa

Crew Details Overview

Name Role
Jon Peters Producer
Stuart Waks Editor
Michael Mann Director
Lisa Gerrard Original Music Composer
Michael Mann Producer
James Lassiter Producer
Christopher Wilkinson Screenplay
Eric Roth Screenplay
Michael Mann Screenplay
Emmanuel Lubezki Director of Photography
Pieter Bourke Original Music Composer
Paul Ardaji Producer
William Goldenberg Editor
Stephen E. Rivkin Editor
Stephen J. Rivele Screenplay
Lynzee Klingman Editor
Lee Caplin Executive Producer
Graham King Executive Producer
Carol Brown Makeup Artist
Craig Heath Sound Recordist
Christopher Emerson Assistant Sound Editor
Kevin Elam Visual Effects Producer
Karen E. Burnett Set Dresser
Richard Fojo Assistant Art Director
Steve Park Set Dresser
Jeremy Alan Read Set Dresser
Jonathan Lee Art Direction
Michael Thurman Set Dresser
Gregory King Supervising Sound Editor
Keith Hall Makeup Artist
Lydia Milars Makeup Supervisor
Diana Cilliers Costume Supervisor
Jane B. Johnson Set Decoration
Craig Henighan Sound Effects Editor
Brian Risner Sound Effects Editor
Suzi Ostos Makeup Artist
Robert Renga Sound Recordist
Robert Stadd Visual Effects Producer
Bill Rea Art Direction
Judy Murdock Makeup Artist
Lynn Christopher Set Designer
Rando Schmook Assistant Art Director
Sean Landeros Sound Recordist
Nicholas Scott Set Designer
Tomas Voth Art Direction
Michael J. McAlister Visual Effects Supervisor
Sukari McGill Set Costumer
Marcos Alvarez Set Designer
James V. Kent Set Decoration
David W. Krummel Assistant Art Director
Shane Reed Set Dresser
Andy Nelson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sloane U'Ren Set Designer
Anna Behlmer Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gina Marie Ome Set Costumer
Chuck Coffman Set Dresser
Cary Whittaker Set Dresser
Nicklas Farrantello Assistant Art Director
Shaughnessy Hare Assistant Sound Editor
Fred Schwendel Set Dresser
James P. Lay Sound Effects Editor
John Casey Costume Supervisor
Victoria Thomas Casting
Gregory Allen Howard Story
Thomas Hayslip Production Supervisor
Jim Erickson Set Decoration
John Buckley Gaffer
Marlene Stewart Costume Design
Stephanie Lowry Music Editor
Joel Kramer Stunt Coordinator
Kevin De La Noy Unit Production Manager
Michael Tinger Post Production Supervisor
Beverly Jo Pryor Makeup Department Head
Elayne Schneiderman Production Supervisor
Vicki Hiatt Music Editor
Lisa Jaime Music Editor
Vera Mitchell Hair Department Head
John Myhre Production Design
Jody Spilkoman Second Second Assistant Director

Overall Review

Ali is a great movie for people who like Drama. Will Smith and Jamie Foxx are acted very well as Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay and Drew 'Bundini' Brown. Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, Jeffrey Wright, Mykelti Williamson, Jada Pinkett Smith, and other actors also do a very good job. The movie has amazing songs, scenes, and a strong story. The camera work and music make the movie even better. This is a movie you should watch if you like Drama.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the director of the Ali?

Michael Mann directed the movie.

What genres does Ali belong to?

Ali is a Drama movie.

When was Ali released?

Ali was released on December 10, 2001.

How long is Ali?

The movie has a runtime of 157 min.

Who wrote the screenplay for Ali?

The screenplay was written by N/A.