Ali

Ali is a 2001 American biographical film directed by Michael Mann. The film tells the story of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith, from 1964 to 1974 featuring his capture of the heavyweight title from Sonny Liston (Michael Bentt), his conversion to Islam, criticism of the Vietnam War, banishment from boxing, his return to fight Joe Frazier (James Toney) in 1971, and, lastly, his reclaiming the title from George Foreman in the Rumble i... More
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  • Dec 25, 2001

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R (USA)

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  • 2 h 39 min

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  • Ali

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Michael Mann

Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including those at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes and the Academy of Motion Picture...

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  • Forget What You Think You Know

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  • 2001

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  • 2 h 39 min
  • 2 h 45 min
  • director's cut
  • 2 h 37 min
  • 2 h 31 min
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  • 107,000,000

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Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 2002
  • role: Muhammed Ali
  • 2002
  • role: Howard Cosell
  • 2002
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  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2001
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Year Award Award Winner
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2001
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