Logo

Muhammad and Larry

  • Documentary

October 27, 2009 (US)

0h 53m

Some fights nobody wins

In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and ...

Top Casts

Offical videos from Youtube:

Type: Trailer - General

Similar Movies

The Impossible Hour

The Impossible Hour

The Impossible Hour (1974)


The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.

Stand

Stand

Stand (2013)


Stand takes viewers on a journey through the waters of British Columbia's west coast. Under threat by the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker route is a coastline of immense beauty, pristine ecosystems, and a way of life rich in culture and history. Through the efforts of expedition stand-up paddler Norm Hann, an aboriginal high school class building their own stand-up paddleboards as a form of protest, and the powerful surfing of iconic west coast native Raph Bruhwiler, the diversity of people, landscape and wildlife that would be affected by an oil spill is articulated. Stand takes you to the core of the issue and unfurls the soul of B.C.'s west coast one paddle stroke at a time.

Unrivaled: Red Wings v Avalanche

Unrivaled: Red Wings v Avalanche

Unrivaled: Red Wings v Avalanche (2022)


Details the intense rivalry between the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche in the 90’s

Official Film of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Side B

Official Film of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Side B

Official Film of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Side B (2022)


From a vast record of 750 days, 5000 hours, Official Film of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 SIDE A and SIDE B are the official documentaries by Naomi Kawase capturing not only the athletes gathered from all over the world, but also their families, people involved in the Games, volunteers, medical personnel, and protesters shouting for the cancellation of the Olympics.

Um Craque Chamado Divino

Um Craque Chamado Divino

Um Craque Chamado Divino (2006)


A documentary about the life of Brazilian footballer Ademir de Guia (o Divino) who played his whole professional career for Palmeiras.

Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations

Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations

Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations (1938)


Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.

Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty

Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty

Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty (1938)


Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.

1:1 Thierry Henry

1:1 Thierry Henry

1:1 Thierry Henry (2011)


Global soccer hero Thierry Henry stars in this up-close sports documentary that covers his 2010 move from Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls.

Les yeux dans les Bleus

Les yeux dans les Bleus

Les yeux dans les Bleus (1998)


This documentary follows the French soccer team on their way to victory in the 1998 World Cup in France. Stéphane Meunier spent the whole time filming the players, the coach and some other important characters of this victory, giving us a very intimate and nice view of them, as if we were with them.

Les Enfants de l’ovale... Un essai qui transforme !

Les Enfants de l’ovale... Un essai qui transforme !

Les Enfants de l’ovale... Un essai qui transforme ! (2012)


The Endless Summer

The Endless Summer

The Endless Summer (1966)


Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

The Jump

The Jump

The Jump (2019)


Luis Rivera, the best Mexican high jumper of the history, seeks to inspire a generation by qualifying for the Olympic Games as he finishes his doctorate studies. Injuries threaten his dream while his younger brothers follow in his path and example.

Slaying the Badger

Slaying the Badger

Slaying the Badger (2014)


Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.

Apö Karim, Ambassadeur de l'Himalaya

Apö Karim, Ambassadeur de l'Himalaya

Apö Karim, Ambassadeur de l'Himalaya (2012)


Mister Karim

Mister Karim

Mister Karim (1997)


Alex Scott: The Future of Women's Football

Alex Scott: The Future of Women's Football

Alex Scott: The Future of Women's Football (2022)


Former England international Alex Scott looks at the explosion in popularity of women’s football and asks what the future holds for the game she loves. Women’s football is the fastest growing female sport in the world. With wages on the rise and multimillion-pound broadcasting deals being agreed, this summer’s European Championships in England are set to be a watershed moment for the game.

Rugby Football Match

Rugby Football Match

Rugby Football Match (1901)


Leicester Tigers face Plymouth in this early filmed rugby match, which took place 26 October 1901, at Leicester's Welford Road home. As is customary in early sporting films, only a small proportion of the match is captured, due to the technical limitations of the time. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.

The Masters Game - Ingo vs. Floyd

The Masters Game - Ingo vs. Floyd

The Masters Game - Ingo vs. Floyd (1959)


A documentary about one of the most famous classic boxing match with the legendary swedish boxer Jens Ingemar "Ingo" Johansson going to New York to face the then current champion, Floyd Patterson.

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale (2006)


A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

Riding Giants

Riding Giants

Riding Giants (2004)


Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.