Ali: An American Hero
2000, English. Directed by Leon Ichaso.
Ali: An American Hero is an American television movie which aired on August 31, 2000 on FOX. It chronicles portions of the career of heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, who is portrayed by David Ramsey. Cassius Clay (David Ramsey), winner of the gold medal for boxing in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics, rises in the professional ranks and defeats heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to capture the title in 1964. Controversy surrounds his decision to join the Nation of Islam, his name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, his friendship with Malcolm X (Joe Morton), and his conscientious objection to the draft during the Vietnam War. Stripped of his title, he eventually recaptures it in 1974 in the so-called "Rumble in the Jungle"—an epic bout against George Foreman in Zaire.
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- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 August 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jamal Joseph
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Ali: An American Hero runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Ali: An American Hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 2000. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ali: An American Hero?
If you liked Ali: An American Hero, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Cheaters, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed Ali: An American Hero?
Ali: An American Hero (2000) was directed by Leon Ichaso and stars David Ramsey, Martin Ferrero, Clarence Williams III.