Movie "Ali" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Ali"

In 1964, a brash new pro boxer, fresh from his olympic gold medal victory, explodes on to the scene, Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African American's in sport with his proud public self confidence with his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. To his credit, he sets out to prove that with his highly agile and forceful style soon making him a formidable boxer who soon claims the heavyweight championship. His personal life is no less noteworthy with his allegiance to the Nation of Islam, his friendship with the controversial Malcolm X and his abandonment of his slave name in favour of Muhammad Ali stirring up controversy. Yet, at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test with the military draft rules are changed, making him eligible for military induction during the Vietnam War. Despite the fact that he could easily agree to a sweetheart deal that would have meant an easy tour of duty for himself, Ali refuses to submit on principle to cooperate in an unjust war for a racist nation that treated his people so poorly. The cost of that stand is high as he finds himself unable to legally box in his own country while his case is contested in court. What follows is a battle for a man who would sacrifice so much for what he believes in and a comeback that would cement his legend as one of the great sports figures of all time.

Starring actors in "Ali" movie:

Will Smith as a character Cassius Clay/Cassius X/Muhammad Ali Will Smith also starred in the next movies: "Enemy of the State" in a role of Robert Clayton Dean; "Men in Black" in a role of James Edwards/Agent J (Jay)/"Slick"; "Men in Black II" in a role of Agent Jay; "Bad Boys II" in a role of Detective Mike Lowrey; "I, Robot" in a role of Del Spooner; "Hitch" in a role of Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens; "Shark Tale" in a role of Oscar; "Wild Wild West" in a role of Capt. James West; "Bad Boys" in a role of Det. Mike Lowrey; "Independence Day" in a role of Captain Steven 'Steve' Hiller; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Bagger Vance; "The Pursuit of Happyness" in a role of Chris Gardner; "I Am Legend" in a role of Robert Neville; "Hancock" in a role of John Hancock; "Seven Pounds" in a role of Ben Thomas;

Jamie Foxx as a character Drew 'Bundini' Brown Jamie Foxx also starred in the next movies: "Any Given Sunday" in a role of Willie Beamen; "Collateral" in a role of Max; "Jarhead" in a role of Staff Sgt. Sykes; "Miami Vice" in a role of Ricardo Tubbs; "The Kingdom" in a role of Ronald Fleury; "Breakin' All the Rules" in a role of Quincy Watson; "Booty Call" in a role of Bunz; "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in a role of Ed; "Dreamgirls" in a role of Curtis Taylor Jr.; "Valentine's Day" in a role of Kelvin Briggs;

Jon Voight as a character Howard Cosell Jon Voight also starred in the next movies: "Enemy of the State" in a role of Thomas Brian Reynolds; "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" in a role of Lord Richard Croft; "Pearl Harbor" in a role of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt; "Mission: Impossible" in a role of Jim Phelps; "National Treasure" in a role of Patrick Gates; "Heat" in a role of Nate; "Glory Road" in a role of Adolph Rupp; "Second String" in a role of Coach Chuck Dichter; "Transformers" in a role of Keller; "Anaconda" in a role of Paul Sarone; "September Dawn" in a role of Jacob Samuelson; "Zoolander" in a role of Larry Zoolander; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Patrick Gates; "Runaway Train" in a role of Oscar 'Manny' Manheim; "Bratz" in a role of Principal Dimly; "Deliverance" in a role of Ed; "Pride and Glory" in a role of Francis Tierney, Sr.; "The Karate Dog" in a role of Hamilton Cage; "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story" in a role of Siggy (Sigfried Mannheim), Overseas Div. Director for Robinson Intl.; "U Turn" in a role of Blind Man; "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" in a role of Edward 'Eddie'; "24: Redemption" in a role of Jonas Hodges; "Four Christmases" in a role of Creighton; "Varsity Blues" in a role of Coach Bud Kilmer; "Most Wanted" in a role of Gen. Adam Woodward, alias Lt. Col. Grant Casey; "An American Carol" in a role of George Washington;

Mario Van Peebles as a character Malcolm X Mario Van Peebles also starred in the next movies: "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" in a role of Earl; "New Jack City" in a role of Stone; "Heartbreak Ridge" in a role of Corporal 'Stitch' Jones; "Full Eclipse" in a role of Max Dire; "Solo" in a role of Solo; "Multiple Sarcasms" in a role of Rocky;

Ron Silver as a character Angelo Dundee Ron Silver also starred in the next movies: "Blue Steel" in a role of Eugene Hunt; "The Ten" in a role of Fielding Barnes; "Timecop" in a role of Senator Aaron McComb; "Oh, God! You Devil" in a role of Gary Frantz; "The Arrival" in a role of Mexican Guard; "The Entity" in a role of Phil Sneiderman; "Blind Side" in a role of Doug Kaines; "Live Wire" in a role of Frank Traveres; "Cutaway" in a role of Lieutenant Brian Margate;

Jeffrey Wright as a character Howard Bingham Jeffrey Wright also starred in the next movies: "Romper Stomper"; "D-Tox"; "Shaft" in a role of Peoples Hernandez; "Syriana" in a role of Bennett Holiday; "The Manchurian Candidate" in a role of Al Melvin; "007 Casino Royale" in a role of Felix Leiter; "Lady in the Water" in a role of Mr. Dury; "Live Free or Die Hard" in a role of Victor Pope; "The Invasion" in a role of Dr. Stephen Galeano; "Broken Flowers" in a role of Winston;

Mykelti Williamson as a character Don King Mykelti Williamson also starred in the next movies: "Forrest Gump" in a role of Pvt. Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue; "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" in a role of Harold Mann; "Species II"; "Heat" in a role of Sergeant Drucker; "After the Sunset" in a role of Agent Stafford; "Three Kings" in a role of Col. Horn; "Con Air" in a role of Mike 'Baby-O' O'Dell; "Lucky Number Slevin" in a role of Sloe; "August Rush" in a role of Reverend James; "Vice" in a role of Sampson; "Free Willy" in a role of Dwight Mercer; "Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home" in a role of Dwight; "Waiting to Exhale" in a role of Troy; "The First Power" in a role of Det. Oliver Franklin;

Jada Pinkett Smith as a character Sonji Jada Pinkett Smith also starred in the next movies: "Madagascar" in a role of Gloria; "Scream 2" in a role of Maureen Evans; "Collateral" in a role of Annie; "Return to Paradise" in a role of M.J. Major; "Reign Over Me" in a role of Janeane Johnson; "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" in a role of Gloria; "The Women" in a role of Alex Fisher; "The Human Contract" in a role of Rita;

Nona Gaye as a character Belinda Ali Nona Gaye also starred in the next movies: "The Matrix Revolutions" in a role of Zee; "xXx: State of the Union" in a role of Lola Jackson; "The Polar Express" in a role of Hero Girl; "Blood and Bone" in a role of Tamara;

Michael Michele as a character Veronica Porche Michael Michele also starred in the next movies: "Dark Blue" in a role of Beth Williamson; "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" in a role of Judy Spears; "New Jack City" in a role of Selina;

Joe Morton as a character Chauncey Eskridge Joe Morton also starred in the next movies: "Paycheck" in a role of Agent Dodge; "What Lies Beneath" in a role of Dr. Drayton; "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" in a role of Dr. Miles Bennett Dyson; "Speed" in a role of Capt. McMahon; "The Astronaut's Wife" in a role of Sherman Reese, NASA Representative; "Executive Decision" in a role of Sergeant 'Cappy' Matheny; "The Night Listener" in a role of Ashe; "Of Mice and Men" in a role of Crooks; "Crossroads" in a role of Scratch's Assistant; "Blues Brothers 2000" in a role of Cab Chamberlain; "La linea" in a role of Hodges; "Bounce" in a role of Jim Willer;

Bruce McGill as a character Bradley Bruce McGill also starred in the next movies: "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in a role of Stanford Marks; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of National Security Advisor Gene Revell; "The Last Boy Scout" in a role of Mike Matthews; "Exit Wounds" in a role of Frank Daniels; "Collateral" in a role of Pedrosa; "Cinderella Man" in a role of Jimmy Johnston; "Elizabethtown" in a role of Bill Banyon; "No Mercy" in a role of Lieutenant Hall; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Walter Hagen; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of General Norman T. Vance; "The Lookout" in a role of Robert Pratt; "Slow Burn" in a role of Godfrey; "My Cousin Vinny" in a role of Sheriff Dean Farley; "Timecop" in a role of Commander Eugene Matuzak; "Matchstick Men" in a role of Chuck Frechette; "National Lampoon's Animal House" in a role of Daniel Simpson 'D-Day' Day; "Vantage Point" in a role of Phil McCullough; "The Insider" in a role of Ron Motley; "The Hand" in a role of Brian Ferguson; "Obsessed" in a role of Joe Gage; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of Gen. Norman T. Vance; "American Fork aka Humble Pie" in a role of Mr. Grigoratus;

Paul Rodriguez as a character Dr. Ferdie Pacheco Paul Rodriguez also starred in the next movies: "A Cinderella Story" in a role of Bobby; "Blood Work" in a role of Detective Ronaldo Arrango; "Born in East L.A." in a role of Javier; "Back by Midnight" in a role of Next Week;

Barry Shabaka Henley as a character Herbert Muhammad Barry Shabaka Henley also starred in the next movies: "The Terminal" in a role of Thurman; "Collateral" in a role of Daniel; "Miami Vice" in a role of Castillo; "Four Brothers" in a role of Councilman Douglas; "State of Play" in a role of Gene Stavitz; "The Horsemen" in a role of Tuck;

Giancarlo Esposito as a character Cassius Clay, Sr. Giancarlo Esposito also starred in the next movies: "The Usual Suspects" in a role of Jack Baer, FBI; "Last Holiday" in a role of Senator Dillings; "Blind Horizon" in a role of JC Reynolds; "Night on Earth" in a role of YoYo; "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" in a role of Little Jeff; "Piñero" in a role of Miguel Algarin; "Mo' Better Blues" in a role of Left Hand Lacey; "Taps" in a role of Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce; "Feel the Noise" in a role of Roberto Vega; "King of New York" in a role of Lance; "SherryBaby" in a role of Parole Officer Hernandez; "Monkeybone" in a role of Hypnos;