Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight is a film from 2013 that tells the story of boxer Muhammad Ali’s legal battle with the US government over the Vietnam War. The film stars notable actors like Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, and Ed Begley Jr., and is a mixture of biography and drama. This section provides an insight into where and when the movie was filmed, as well as other interesting information and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in several different locations across the United States. Albany, New York was one of the sites used for filming. Some scenes were captured at Baruch College in Manhattan, New York City. JC Studios in Brooklyn, New York City, was also used. Filming was done in Washington, District of Columbia as well.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Plummer | John Harlan |
| Frank Langella | Warren Burger |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Harry Blackmun |
| Peter Gerety | William Brennan |
| Barry Levinson | Potter Stewart |
| John Bedford Lloyd | Byron ‘Whizzer’ White |
| Fritz Weaver | Hugo Black |
| Harris Yulin | William O. Douglas |
| Danny Glover | Thurgood Marshall |
| Benjamin Walker | Kevin Connolly |
| Pablo Schreiber | Covert Becker |
| Ben Steinfeld | Sam Edelstein |
| Dana Ivey | Mrs. Paige |
| Kathleen Chalfant | Ethel Harlan |
| Lisa Joyce | Donna Connolly |
| Peter McRobbie | Erwin Griswold |
| Damian Young | Ramsey Clark |
| Chuck Cooper | Chauncey Eskridge |
| Victor Slezak | Marshal of the Court |
| Allie Woods Jr. | Petrus |
| Charlie Hewson | Burger’s Clerk |
| Justin Swain | Burger’s Second Clerk |
| Max Spitulnik | Blackmun’s Clerk |
| Nate Dern | Blackmun’s Second Clerk |
| James Francis Ginty | Brennan’s Clerk |
| Will Cart | White’s Clerk |
| Christopher McLinden | Black’s Second Clerk |
| Keith Nobbs | Douglas’s Clerk |
| Drew Gehling | Marshall’s Clerk |
| Rachel Claire | Edelstein’s Wife |
| Alex Dreier | Edelstein’s Son |
| Greg Connolly | Doctor |
| Amy Tribbey | Nurse |
| Jon Gabrus | Stoned Clerk |
| Kerry Malloy | Vietnam Vet |
| Ed Jewett | Tourist |
| Lizan Mitchell | Housekeeper |
| Mark Mulligan | Court Officer |
| Cameron Taylor | Black’s Secretary |
| John Thomas Waite | Messenger |
| Muhammad Ali | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Woody Allen | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Diane Keaton | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Caroline Christl Long | Court Librarian |
| Andy Volin | Reporter |
| Robyn Babina | Supreme Court Librarian (uncredited) |
| Bob Balaban | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Logan Bennett | Legal Aide (uncredited) |
| Natt Brian | Press member / tourist (uncredited) |
| Ken Bulcroft | Supreme Court Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Jason Cicardo | Vietnam Veteran (uncredited) |
| Peter Connolly | Stewart’s Clerk (uncredited) |
| Andrew J. Cornelius | Marshall’s Second Clerk (uncredited) |
| Scott Danni | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Alan Davis | Supreme Court Tourist (uncredited) |
| Jacob Devik | Vietnam Veteran (uncredited) |
| Chris Dieman | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Robert Firth | N Y Ring Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Sam Fleming | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| Les Gardonyi | Advocate (uncredited) |
| Hollis Gilstrap | Protester (uncredited) |
| Sean Grady | Marshall’s Third Clerk (uncredited) |
| Ken Holmes | Protester (uncredited) |
| Rosemary Howard | Supreme Court Secretary (uncredited) |
| Cristina J. Huie | Beth Female Racist (uncredited) |
| Andrew J. Lonsdale | Judge White’s 2nd Clerk (uncredited) |
| Pete Maddocks | Courtroom Official (uncredited) |
| Andy Maycock | Bus Station Traveler (uncredited) |
| Chap Melford | Clerk to Judge White (uncredited) |
| Frank L. Messina | Court Officer (uncredited) |
| Nick Nappy | Attorney (uncredited) |
| Andrew Oppenheim | Douglas’s Second Clerk (uncredited) |
| Ken Ray | Justice Harlins Driver-Paul (uncredited) |
| R.J. Reed | Justice Potter Stewart’s Clerk (uncredited) |
| Aaron J. Savage | Vietnam Vet (uncredited) |
| George Signoriello | Supreme Court Spectator (uncredited) |
| Sean Simpson | Vietnam Vet (uncredited) |
| Jay Storey | Supreme Court Justice (uncredited) |
| Mark Vogt | Law Professor (uncredited) |
| Colin Michael Walker | Brennan’s Clerk (uncredited) |
| Ted Yudain | Assistant Solicitor General (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight was released in 2013 and is a portrayal of one of Ali’s most significant battles outside the boxing ring.
- With a run time of 1 hour and 37 minutes, the film falls under the categories of biography and drama.
- Directed by Stephen Frears, the film’s script was written by Howard L. Bingham, Shawn Slovo, and Mark Wallace.
- The stellar cast includes renowned actors like Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, Ed Begley Jr., and Danny Glover, among others.
- Critics recognized the film’s excellence, resulting in two Primetime Emmy nominations, one win, and five other nominations.
- The film received mixed reviews from users and critics, with 15 users and 8 critics sharing their views.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Albany, New York, USA
- Latitude: 42.6525793
- Longitude: -73.7562317
- Place ID: ChIJS_tPzDQK3okRxCjnoBJjoeE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Albany, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Baruch College, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7404315
- Longitude: -73.98322519999999
- Place ID: ChIJ3XECVadZwokRDyddOj0jiOw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 55 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: JC Studios, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6183299
- Longitude: -73.9611561
- Place ID: ChIJ73TtysBEwokRyTAS6V0PCR0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1268 E 14th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Latitude: 38.9071923
- Longitude: -77.0368707
- Place ID: ChIJW-T2Wt7Gt4kRKl2I1CJFUsI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Washington, DC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
