3 Movies Directed by Leon Gast

When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-02-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

(11603 Reviews)

Director:

Leon Gast

Fullplot:

It's 1974, Muhammed Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Forman is ten years younger and the Heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set. A musical festival, featuring the America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King, is also planned.

Smash His Camera

Smash His Camera

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-01-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

87 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(627 Reviews)

Director:

Leon Gast

Genres:

Documentary

Fullplot:

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sued him, and Marlon Brando broke his jaw. The story of notorious, reviled paparazzo Ron Galella opens a Pandora's Box of issues from right to privacy, freedom of the press and the ever-growing vortex of celebrity worship.

Manny

Manny

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-01-23

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Philippines

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (1695 Reviews)

Fullplot:

A man who overcame insurmountable odds to become one of the most loved and respected athletes of all time. From a starving teenager who fought to feed his family, to a Congressman working tirelessly to improve the lives of his people, Manny is a hard hitting feature length documentary film that explores the many triumphs and tribulations of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao.

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