Question 1

What happened when Ving Rhames won the Golden Globe for this film?

Accepted Answer

He called fellow nominee Jack Lemmon onstage, praised him, and gave him the award.

Question 2

How did the 1997 Holyfield vs. Tyson fight affect the film's production?

Accepted Answer

The film was shooting when the fight occurred; director John Herzfeld extended the shoot from 30 to 31 days to reenact the fight and add Don King's commentary.

Question 3

Why were HBO executives initially against casting Darius McCrary as Muhammad Ali?

Accepted Answer

They feared McCrary was too recognizable from his role as Eddie Winslow on Family Matters, which was still in production.

Question 4

Which awards did this film win or receive nominations for in 1998?

Accepted Answer

It received awards from the Actor Awards, Directors Guild of America, and Golden Globes (USA) in 1998.

Question 5

What is the film's runtime and IMDb rating?

Accepted Answer

The runtime is 121 minutes, and the IMDb rating is 7.0 based on 1424 votes.

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