Big George Foreman (2023)
Director:
George Tillman Jr.
Actors:
George Foreman
Mary Joan
Muhammad Ali
Archie Moore
Desmond
Rating:
(12’881 votes)
(12’881 votes)
Quote:
« George Foreman: Anger was my answer to everything. I couldn't stop myself from fighting. It was the only thing I did well.
»
Trailer:
In Cinemas 28 April
Runtime:129 minutes
Plots:
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit.
Follow the remarkable life and times of Foreman, from Olympic Gold medalist to World Heavyweight champion, from the Rumble in the Jungle fight with Muhammad Ali in Zaire to finding his faith, retiring, and becoming a preacher. When financial hardship hits his family and church, he steps back into the ring and regains the championship at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
From a poverty-stricken upbringing to rising as a promising young boxer, George Foreman’s journey is a testament to resilience. A harrowing incident in the ring leads him to renounce boxing and embrace a new calling as a Baptist minister. Years later, faced with the imminent collapse of his struggling gym, he reconnects with his former trainer, reigniting his fighting spirit. Against all odds, Foreman defies age and becomes the oldest boxer to ever claim the heavyweight championship. Join him on a remarkable odyssey that spans from his triumph as an Olympic Gold medalist to his legendary showdown with Muhammad Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle. Amidst the glory and fame, Foreman’s faith takes center stage as he embraces his role as a preacher. However, when financial adversity threatens his family and church, he makes a monumental decision to step back into the ring. At the age of 45, he embarks on an awe-inspiring comeback, ultimately reclaiming the coveted championship title. Witness the extraordinary life and indomitable spirit of George Foreman as he defies expectations, redefines limits, and solidifies his legacy as a boxing icon.
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