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Thrilla in Manila

Documentary
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2008-11-11
1h 30m
English
Released
HBO Documentary Films

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 (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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About Thrilla in Manila

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. Running 90 minutes.

Thrilla in Manila Cast and Characters

The cast features Joe Frazier (as Himself), Muhammad Ali (as Himself (archive footage)), Imelda Marcos (as Herself), Buster Mathis (as Himself), and Buster Mathis (as Himself (archive footage)). Their performances are a major reason Thrilla in Manila has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Thrilla in Manila keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Thrilla in Manila?

Thrilla in Manila runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is Thrilla in Manila good? What's the rating?

Thrilla in Manila holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 12 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Thrilla in Manila?

The main cast includes Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos, and Buster Mathis, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Thrilla in Manila available in English?

Yes — Thrilla in Manila was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Thrilla in Manila released?

Thrilla in Manila was released in 2008.

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What is Thrilla in Manila about?

Thrilla in Manila is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was Thrilla in Manila released?

Thrilla in Manila was released on November 11, 2008. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by HBO Documentary Films.

Who stars in Thrilla in Manila?

Thrilla in Manila stars Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Imelda Marcos and Buster Mathis. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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