# The Great White Hype (1996)

English · Released 1996-05-03

The Great White Hype is a 1996 English film. Samuel L Jackson appears in it.

Cast: Samuel L Jackson as Rev. Fred Sultan

## Storyline
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.

## Common questions

### When was The Great White Hype released?
The Great White Hype was released on 3 May 1996.

### Who stars in The Great White Hype?
Samuel L Jackson star in The Great White Hype.

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