Overview
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.
Cast
- Muhammad Ali as Self
- Richard Kiley as Self
- Malcolm X as Self
- Cus D'Amato as Self
- Stepin Fetchit as Self
- Jim Jacobs as Self
- Sonny Liston as Self (archive footage)
- Henry Cooper as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Louis as Self (archive footage)
- Max Schmeling as Self (archive footage)