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Thrilla in Manila

20081h 30mJohn Dower
IMDb 7.8

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On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.

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What is Thrilla in Manila (2008) about?

On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts…

Who stars in Thrilla in Manila?

Thrilla in Manila stars Joe Frazier (Himself), Muhammad Ali (Himself (archive footage)), Imelda Marcos (Herself), Buster Mathis (Himself), Larry Holmes (Himself). The film was directed by John Dower.

How long is Thrilla in Manila?

Thrilla in Manila has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Thrilla in Manila worth watching?

Thrilla in Manila holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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