Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by Chris M — 11 Jun 2007

There's gunna be a rumble...in the jungle!

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by Chris M on 11 Jun 2007.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 15 Nov 2014

The resulting film does have a makeshift quality to it, with the new footage, old newsreel shots, circa 1974 interviews, film of the fight…

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By Rob E (127) on 07 Oct 2011

Great documentary about the greatest fight in the history of sport mohammad ali was a king , I hope everyone watch it :) you can find it in netflix…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 30 Mar 2013

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