The study of crazy brilliance and flamboyant sincerity. a.k.a. Cassius Clay presents a fascinating look at the incredible life and achievements of one of the most courageous, outspoken and charismatic figures of boxing: Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Ali soon rose to become a renowned athlete, an articulate author and a compelling political; leader. Audacious, ambitious and totally fearless, Ali became a symbol of pride, a legend of hope and one of the most extraordinary cultural icons of the 20th century.
Muhammad Ali
as Self
Richard Kiley
as Self
Malcolm X
as Self
Cus D'Amato
as Self
Stepin Fetchit
as Self
Jim Jacobs
as Self
Sonny Liston
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Cooper
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Louis
as Self (archive footage)
Max Schmeling
as Self (archive footage)
