Ali (2001)

Drama
← Inspired by 5 films

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.

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← Inspired By

17 Days Down the Line
17 Days Down the Line (1972)1
 Fight of the Century
Fight of the Century (1971)2
 When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings (1996)3
 Raging Bull
Raging Bull (1980)4
 The Mummy's Ghost (1944)** and **The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Ghost (1944)** and **The Mummy's Curse (1944)5

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Influenced By

  1. 17 Days Down the Line (1972)
    "Michael Mann's early documentary is featured in *Ali*, with footage used to enhance the film's authenticity." Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Fight of the Century (1971)
    "The recreation of this historic fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in *Ali* demonstrates the film's commitment to depicting significant events from Ali's career." Movie Connections IMDb
  3. When We Were Kings (1996)
    "This documentary chronicles Ali's 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" fight against George Foreman. Director Michael Mann acknowledged that scenes in *Ali* were based on this documentary, and director Leon Gast provided outtakes as additional inspiration." Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Raging Bull (1980)
    "Martin Scorsese's biographical film about boxer Jake LaMotta set a precedent for boxing films. *Ali* pays homage to *Raging Bull* through its fight sequences, with Mann adding his unique style to Scorsese's influence." Ali - Movie Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending
  5. The Mummy's Ghost (1944)** and **The Mummy's Curse (1944)
    "These classic horror films are featured within *Ali*, indicating their influence on the film's narrative or thematic elements." Movie Connections IMDb