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Encyclopedia > The Greatest (film)
The Greatest

The DVD cover
Directed by Tom Gries
Monte Hellman
Produced by John Marshall
Written by Muhammad Ali (short)
Herbert Muhammad &
Richard Durham (book)
Ring Lardner, Jr.
Music by Lee Holdridge
Linda Creed
Gerry Goffin
Michael Masser
Cinematography Harry Stradling, Jr.
Editing by Byron Brandt
Distributed by British Lion Films
EMI Films
Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) 1977
Running time 101 min.
Country US / UK
Language English
IMDb profile

The Greatest is a 1977 film about the life of boxer Muhammad Ali, in which Ali plays himself. It was directed by Tom Gries and Monte Hellman. The song "Greatest Love of All", later popularized by Whitney Houston, was written for this film and sung by George Benson. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Monte Hellman (born in 1932 in New York City, New York) is an American film director, producer, and film editor. ... For other persons named John Marshall, see John Marshall (disambiguation). ... For other persons named Muhammad Ali, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation). ... Ring Lardner, Jr. ... Linda Creed (1949 - 1986) was a songwriter who teamed up with Thom Bell to produce some of the most successful Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. ... Gerry Goffin (born February 11, 1939) is an American lyricist. ... Michael Masser is a composer and producer of popular music. ... British Lion Films Corporation is a film production and distribution company active under several forms since 1919. ... EMI Films is a motion picture production arm of The EMI Group, and its films were released between 1939 and 1990. ... The Columbia Pictures logo from 1993 to the present Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. ... // Events In the Academy Awards, Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway and Beatrice Straight win Best Actor and Actress and Supporting Actress awards for Network. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... For other persons named Muhammad Ali, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation). ... Monte Hellman (born in 1932 in New York City, New York) is an American film director, producer, and film editor. ... Greatest Love of All is the fourth and final single released from Whitney Houstons self-titled first studio album, Whitney Houston, released in April 1986. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... George Benson (b. ...


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