"Actor: Muhammad Ali"

• When We Were Kings | DVD | (02/02/2009) from £9.43   |  Saving you £2.56 (27.15%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Muhammad Ali's 1974 knockout of George Foreman to regain the heavyweight championship of the world at the age of 32 was probably the greatest sporting moment of the 20th century. Leon Gast's documentary on the "Rumble In The Jungle", When We Were Kings, eventually released in 1996, is probably the finest ever boxing film. The background to the contest was almost as dramatic as the fight itself. It was the first major coup for promoter Don King, a character described in this film as "very clever but completely amoral"--yet this was his finest hour. President Mobutu, unsavoury dictator of Zaire and a more frightening figure than either boxer, had spent millions of his country's money to host the event. George Foreman, like Sonny Liston before him and Mike Tyson after him, was considered unbeatable, expected to slaughter Ali. Seeing him pounding a dent the size of a grapefruit into a heavy bag during training, you can understand why. Ringside American journalists George Plimpton and in particular Norman Mailer offer exceptionally shrewd insights. As we stare into Ali's face during the minute interval at the end of round one, Mailer talks us through his probable thought processes. "That was the only time I ever saw fear in his eyes." Ali, of course, is the star, besting the sullen Foreman in the build-up with his freewheeling, hilarious braggadocio then outfoxing him in the fight with his "rope-a-dope" technique. Like Ali, the "Rumble In The Jungle" transcended sports in its inspirational significance. --David Stubbs

• When We Were Kings | Blu Ray | (04/11/2024) from £16.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1974, Leon Gast travelled to Africa to film Zaire 74, a music festival planned to accompany an unprecedented sports spectacle: the Rumble in the Jungle, in which late-career underdog Muhammad Ali would contend with the younger powerhouse George Foreman for the boxing heavyweight championship title- a fight between two blacks in a black nation, organized by blacks, as a Kinshasa billboard put it. When the main event was delayed, extending Ali's stay in Africa, Gast wound up amassing a treasure trove of footage, observing the wildly charismatic athlete training for one of the toughest bouts of his career while basking in his role as black America's proud ambassador to postcolonial Africa. Two decades in the making, When We Were Kings features interviews with Norman Mailer and George Plimpton that illustrate the sensational impact of the fight, rounding out an Academy Award-winning portrait of Ali that captures his charm, grace, and defiance. Includes interview with Leon Gast.

• SOUL POWER (Masters of Cinema) (DVD) | DVD | (10/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  "Soul Power" is a verite documentary, entirely composed of footage shot in 1974 at the legendary music festival (dubbed "Zaire '74"). It shows the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown and BB King among others.

• The Definitive Boxing World Champions 3 DVD Box Set - Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson & Roy Jones Junior | DVD | (19/11/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Muhammad AliThis programme is the definitive biography of Muhammad Ali, the true story of his ups and downs, both in and out of the ring. With the backdrop of racial segregation find out how a young, loud, overconfident boy from Southern USA started on his long journey to success. Defeating Sonny Liston, Ali (born Clay) would carry on the legacy left by the likes of Johnson and Louis. But Ali's life is as peppered with lows as it is with highs. His refusal to be drafted for service in Vietnam and being stripped of his title, three failed marriages, and his continuous struggle against the authorities would not make Ali falter. This programme includes fantastic footage of his fights such as 'The Rumble in the Jungle' and 'The Thriller in Manila', and also contains rare behind the scenes archive footage, giving us a greater insight into the man. Mike TysonMike Tyson rose from a boyhood of dire poverty and crime to become the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history and one of the richest and most famous athletes on the planet. But no sooner had he reached the top of the professional ranks everything started to fall apart. Two marriages came and went, his championship slipped away, and his career descended into a carnival of crooked promoters, femmes fatales, assaults, prison and, after winning more than $300 million in his career, bankruptcy. Even at the age of 40, Mike Tyson continued to fight to pay his bills. His fall is famous, but the reasons are as complex and misunderstood as Mike himself. This fascinating documentary looks at the man whose spectacular rise and fall has fascinated the world like that of no other athlete of his time. Roy JonesOne of the best fighters in boxing history, Roy Jones Jr. has held titles in four different weight classes, a previously unheard of feat. The finest achievements of his career are presented in 'Roy Jones Jr.'s Greatest Knockouts'. This compilation features footage highlighting the climaxes of a number of Jones's fights. Jones has stood out as the dominant boxer of his generation, and the 'Greatest Knockouts' shows why in great detail, illustrating how he has managed to overmatch much of his competition.

• Ali: The Greatest of All Time (6-Disc Collector's Edition) | DVD | (29/11/2010) from £14.99   |  Saving you £25.00 (166.78%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The ultimate portrait of the greatest sporting icon of all time. With the wit of a comedian the footwork of a tap dancer and a left jab like a sniper's bullet Muhammad Ali is without doubt one of the greatest sporting heroes in history. This definitive collection looks at the champ's career from his early days as Cassius Clay through to his ban from boxing and his long fight back to reclaim his heavyweight crown. Featuring expert analysis from some of boxing's greatest names including the great man himself this is the perfect package for anyone interested in Ali the boxer Ali the celebrity or Ali the icon. This is the ultimate collection for any boxing fan featuring all Ali's classic fights on 5 discs PLUS full coverage of 'Rumble In The Jungle' and 'Thrilla In Manila' and Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee revealing the true stories behind some of boxing's greatest clashes.

• The Greatest | DVD | (11/02/2002) from £3.00   |  Saving you £16.99 (566.33%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The story of a legend that took the world by storm. The incredible career of perhaps the greatest boxer of all time Muhammad Ali is dramatized in this exciting film starring Ali himself. Fresh from his gold medal victory at the Olympic Games 18-year-old Cassius Clay is ready to seek the heavyweight championship. Under the masterful guidance of trainer Angelo Dundee (Ernest Borgnine). Clay snatches the title from Sonny Liston. Soon afterward Clay converts to the Islam religion a

• The Greatest / When We Were Ki | DVD | (12/09/2011) from £8.95   |  Saving you £4.04 (45.14%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Titles Comprise:When We Were Kings: On September 25, 1974, in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals in its history - the ignominious collapse of the Nixon presidency - America was poised to watch a knockout punch that would redefine it as a nation of champions. In the atmosphere of a three-ring circus, in Zaire, a little known country ruled by a military dictator, on the little-noticed continent of Africa, two American fighters held the world's attention. One would capture the world's imagination. But, four days before the scheduled Rumble in the Jungle, as the heavyweight championship matchup between reigning title holder George Foreman and challenger Muhammad Ali was called, the promoters announced that there would be a six week delay. And in that time span, as the international media took in the rhythms of the music and the mysterious beauty of the land, and as anticipation for the fight mounted an entirely new phenomenon evolved - black Americans saw their own generational crossroads reflected in the contrasting images of the two men who had returned to Africa to fight.The Greatest: 18 year-old Olympic gold medalist Cassius Clay feels ready to take on the heavyweight championship. In this dramatisation the incredible career of the legendary fighter is portrayed, as he gains in stature and power under the guidance of Angelo Dundee, Clay takes the heavyweight title away from Sonny Liston. Soon after his victory Clay converted to Islam, changing his name to Mohammad Ali, and begins a three year court battle to avoid being drafted into the army on religious grounds. This dramatic biography of a legend (starring Ali himself) excuse the pun, certainly pulls no punches.

• When We Were Kings/I Am Ali/The Trials Of Muhammad Ali Triple DVD Collection | DVD | (15/06/2015) from £12.43   |  Saving you £12.56 (101.05%)   |  RRP £24.99

  When We Were Kings The true story of the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle' of 1974 in which Muhammad Ali endured a titanic battle with George Foreman. The fight took place in Zaire amidst a wealth of publicity and political intrigue and this film pieced together over 20 years chronicles it all. Featuring the music of the Fugees James Brown and BB King When We Were Kings won an Oscar for Best Feature Documentary. I Am Ali An intimate and heart-warming look at the man behind the legend--as we've never seen Ali before. I Am Ali is told through exclusive unprecedented access to Ali's personal archive of ‘audio journals' combined with touching interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends including his daughters son ex-wife and brother plus legends of the boxing community including Mike Tyson George Foreman and Gene Kilroy. Experience Ali's extraordinary story as a fighter lover brother father--told from the inside for the very first time. The Trials of Muhammad Ali The Trials of Muhammad Ali covers the explosive crossroads of Ali's life. When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a fve-year prison sentence. Ali's choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the boxing ring striking issues of race faith and identity that continue to confront us all today.

• Champions Forever | DVD | (01/11/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This Special Collector’s Edition of Champions Forever includes 28 minutes of never before seen footage of Ali Frazier Holmes and Norton. For more than twenty years these kings of boxing ruled the ring as they passed the world heavyweight title from one to the other. In Champions Forever you will discover the real men behind the legends and uncover the hidden anguish and secret passions that drove them to greatness. Hear them talk about themselves and each other with surprising candor as they discuss there highs and lows both in and out of the ring. Relive the most thrilling moments from dozens of their greatest bouts including “The fight of the century” (Ali vs Frazier 1971) “The Rumble in the Jungle” (Ali vs Foreman 1974) the confrontations between foreman and Norton (1974) Frazier and Foreman (1975) and Ali’s tragic loss to Holmes in 1980. Accompanied by a magnificent soundtrack and packed with powerful exclusive fight footage this is unlike any sports video you’ve ever seen. It’s an exciting emotional odyssey through the awesome careers of five bigger-than-life heroes who for millions of us will always be Champions Forever.

• Fidel - The Untold Story | DVD | (12/03/2007) from £14.98   |  Saving you £-12.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £1.99

  Fidel Castro led the revolution that overthrew President Batista's military regime in Cuba in 1959 and was sworn in as Prime Minister shortly afterwards. Over the ensuing 48 years he has become one of the most iconic leaders on the world stage regardes as a dictator by his opponents and as a liberator by his supporters. This documentary examines the life of the charismatic leader from his early days as a college student to leading the first albeit unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Batista in 1953 and his eventual imprisonment. There is the involvement of Che Guevara in the revolution and his eventual conflicting relationships with near neighbour the United States and reliance on the Soviet Union. Fidel Castro has outlived all of his protagonists making his story one of the most important and diverse of all political leaders of the 20th and 21st centuries. This is the untold story.

• AKA Cassius Clay | DVD | (18/05/2002) from £6.22   |  Saving you £9.77 (157.07%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Made in 1970, just as he was reaching the end of a three-year exile from boxing, AKA Cassius Clay is a documentary about Muhammad Ali's life and career. Produced by Jim Jacobs and Bill Cayton--who would go on to manage Mike Tyson--it includes reams of Jacobs' vast collection of fight footage, some of it familiar, some quite rare, such as flickery images of his earliest bouts. The film intersperses an account of Ali's career with good natured, if combative, sections to camera featuring Ali and future Tyson trainer Cus D'Amato, who plays devil's advocate, arguing with the ex-champ that he would never have beaten Joe Louis in his heyday, or (more dubiously) his own protégé Floyd Patterson. Watching footage of his 1967 bout against Cleveland Williams here, it's hard to believe any champion before or since could have beaten Ali at his height. Ali's familiar story is competently related here (though narrator Richard Kiley has the mildly disconcerting air of a Bond villain): his 1960 Olympic triumph; his defeat of Sonny Liston who was expected to annihilate the young 22-year-old blowhard in 1964; his conversion to the Nation of Islam; and the plainly vindictive decision on the part of the authorities to revise his draft status and call him up for service in Vietnam. Ali refused and faced the possibility of a five-year jail sentence as well as being stripped of his title. The principle pleasure of AKA Cassius Clay is watching Ali in full verbal flow. His maniacal teasing of Liston was a psychological knockout blow. "The man's too ugly to be the world champ. The world champ should be pretty, like me!" On the DVD: extras comprise scene selections and the original trailer. The reproduction is visually adequate, with the sepia tones of the fight footage holding up well; but the dubbing in places is poor. --David Stubbs

• Muhammad Ali | DVD | (24/10/2011) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-2.54 (-16.90%)   |  RRP £14.99

  With the wit of a comedian, the footwork of a tap dancer and a left jab like a sniper's bullet, Muhammad Ali blazed a trail across the American cultural landscape that helped transform a country's attitude to race, religion and celebrity. Join a distinguished panel of boxing's elite in reviewing the highs and lows of a career spent in the spotlight, from his early years as Cassius Clay to his exile from boxing and beyond. Watch Ali's greatest encounters, with some of his craftiest opponents on hand to provide expert analysis from the other side of the ring. Hear the truth behind the rumours as Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee spills the beans on life with the Champ, and experience every jab, uppercut and bodyshot from Ali's epic fights against the likes of Sonny Liston, Henry Cooper, Joe Frazier and George Foreman. Featuring almost 12 hours of in-depth documentary, including full and uninterrupted coverage of both The Rumble In The Jungle and The Thrilla In Manila, plus the fascinating ESPN 30-for-30 documentary Muhammad and Larry, this knockout collection provides a truly definitive portrait of an all-time sporting legend.

• Ringside Greatest KO's | DVD | (06/08/2012) from £7.19   |  Saving you £8.80 (55.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  From the vaults of ESPN comes boxing history ... the greatest collection of knockouts you are ever likely to see!Recorded at the famous Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, New York, where many World Champions from Jake LaMotta to Mike Tyson have trained, get ready for nearly 4 hours of the most amazing and destructive knockouts in boxing history.Bert Sugar, boxing historian, is joined by legends of the sport including Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas 'The Hitman' Hearns as they re-live the top 25 Knockouts of all time, as well as many other of the most sensational knockouts in history. This programme is a who's who of boxing, with every champion from every era showing just how ferocious and punishing they could be.Watch incredible footage of Jack Johnson fighting over 100 years ago and action from Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jnr. and more!

• Frost on Sunday | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £12.98   |  Saving you £14.00 (127.39%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Frost On Friday

• TYSON/ALI (Boxset) | DVD | (25/10/2010) from £3.50   |  Saving you £21.49 (614.00%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The definitive films on the two greatest fighters of the 20th Century

• The Greatest - Muhammad Ali | DVD | (10/03/2003) from £5.58   |  Saving you £4.41 (79.03%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th Century Muhammad Ali's phenomenal achievements spanned sport politics and religion. One man - photographer William Klein - had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali's legend. In 1964 the young outspoken Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston - the manner of Clay's victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period and Clay's subsequent rematches with Liston William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access to Clay's camp - witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974 and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage. Having been stripped of his title and condemned by the American Government for refusing to go to Vietnam Ali arrived in his spiritual homeland to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time Klein was ever present capturing the full story at close quarters. A truly remarkable piece of film history!

• Muhammad Ali the greatest 3dvd | DVD | (07/09/2009) from £9.00   |  Saving you £3.99 (44.33%)   |  RRP £12.99

  3 DVD SET INCLUDING RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THRILLA IN MANILLA & BEYOND THE ROPES (DISCOVERY DOCUMENTARY)

• When We Were Kings (Criterion Collection) | Blu Ray | (22/10/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• SOUL POWER (Masters of Cinema) (DVD & BLU-RAY DUAL FORMAT) | Blu Ray | (10/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  "Soul Power" is a verite documentary, entirely composed of footage shot in 1974 at the legendary music festival (dubbed "Zaire '74"). It shows the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown and BB King among others.

• The Greatest/When We Were Kings | DVD | (02/06/2008) from £6.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (85.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This boxset contains the following films: When We Were Kings (Dir. Leon Gast) (1996):On September 25 1974 in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals in its history - the ignominious collapse of the Nixon presidency - America was poised to watch a knockout punch that would redefine it as a nation of champions. In the atmosphere of a three-ring circus in Zaire a little known country ruled by a military dictator on the little-noticed continent of Africa two American fighters held the world's attention. One would capture the world's imagination. But four days before the scheduled ""Rumble in the Jungle "" as the heavyweight championship matchup between reigning title holder George Foreman and challenger Muhammad Ali was called the promoters announced that there would be a six week delay. And in that time span as the international media took in the rhythms of the music and the mysterious beauty of the land and as anticipation for the fight mounted an entirely new phenomenon evolved - black Americans saw their own generational crossroads reflected in the contrasting images of the two men who had returned to Africa to fight. The Greatest (Dir. Tom Gries / Monte Hellman) (1977):18 year-old Olympic gold medalist Cassius Clay feels ready to take on the heavyweight championship. In this dramatisation the incredible career of the legendary fighter is portrayed as he gains in stature and power under the guidance of Angelo Dundee Clay takes the heavyweight title away from Sonny Liston. Soon after his victory Clay converted to Islam changing his name to Mohammad Ali and begins a three year court battle to avoid being drafted into the army on religious grounds. This dramatic biography of a legend (starring Ali himself) excuse the pun certainly pulls no punches.