Ali's Dozen
Dec 09 2006
•1h 45m
•Documentary
Ali's Dozen profiles the 12 rounds that defined his genius, showcasing Ali the boxer and by extension, Ali the man.
Cast
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Muhammad Ali
Self
Sylvester Stallone
Self
George Foreman
Self
Henry Cooper
Self
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Thermopylae
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Caps
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Tora-san's Grand Scheme
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