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King of the World is an American television film which aired on January 10, 2000 on ABC. It chronicles the early stages of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by Terrence Howard. It is based upon a biography of the same name by David Remnick.
Original Release
01/10/2000
US Release
01/10/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Terrence Howard | Cassius Clay |
| Steve Harris | Sonny Liston |
| Chi McBride | Drew 'Bundini' Brown |
| Gary Dourdan | Malcolm X |
| Carmen Argenziano | |
| John Ventimiglia | Angelo Dundee |
| Jason Winer | Robert Lypsite |
| Joe Alaskey | Jackie Gleason |
| Rodger Boyce | Bill McDonald |
| Phyllis Cicero | Mrs. Geraldine Liston |
Directors
Writers
John Sacret Young, David Remnick
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Terrence Howard | Cassius Clay |
| Steve Harris | Sonny Liston |
| Chi McBride | Drew 'Bundini' Brown |
| Gary Dourdan | Malcolm X |
| Carmen Argenziano | |
| John Ventimiglia | Angelo Dundee |
| Jason Winer | Robert Lypsite |
| Joe Alaskey | Jackie Gleason |
| Rodger Boyce | Bill McDonald |
| Phyllis Cicero | Mrs. Geraldine Liston |
| Jerry Haynes | Jimmy Cannon |
| Steve Shearer | Jack Nilon / Kilon |
| Vince Davis | Izzy Sharnik |
| Blue Deckert | Gorgeous George |
| Buddy Howard | Reporter |
| Darryl Cox | Howard Cosell |
| William Hardy | Bill Faversham |
| Troy Curvey Jr. | Joe Pollino |
| Charles Sanders | Louisville One |
| Nik Hagler | Louisville Two |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Sacret Young | Executive Producer |
| Stephanie Germain | Executive Producer |
| Tom Patricia | Executive Producer |
| George W. Perkins | Producer |
