The Great White Hype (1996)

Buttwhippin'

The Sultan (Samuel L. Jackson) exploits racist attitudes to promote the fight; Terry (Peter Berg) shares his original song about “Mr. Roper.”

Directed by Reginald Hudlin.

Released in 1996 by Fox.

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  • character-type: Boxer
  • action: Sing
  • editors-choice: Sports Movies
  • editors-choice: Bursting Into Song
  • editors-choice: Douche Bags
  • primary-genre: Sports and Fitness
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Boxing
  • secondary-genre: Sports Stories
  • secondary-genre: Spoofs and Satire
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Sports Comedies
  • mood: Angry
  • mood: Funny
  • prop: Guitar
  • setting: Las Vegas
  • theme: Race
  • theme: Competition
  • actor: Samuel L. Jackson
  • actor: Peter Berg
  • actor: Damon Wayans
  • actor: Corbin Bernsen
  • actor: Nedra Volz
  • director: Reginald Hudlin
  • producer: Fred Berner
  • producer: Neil Leifer
  • producer: Joshua Donen
  • producer: Barry M. Berg
  • editor: Earl Watson
  • costume-designer: Ruth E. Carter
  • role-name: Terry Conklin
  • role-name: Peter Prince
  • role-name: James 'The Grim Reaper' Roper
  • role-name: Rev. Fred Sultan
  • role-name: Old Lady
  • screenwriter: Tony Hendra
  • screenwriter: Ron Shelton
  • year: 1996
  • studio: Fox