When We Were Kings

Engelske undersættelser When We Were Kings (1996)

The untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle.

Documentary TV Movie History Music
7.6 / 10

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman 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 willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

Runtime 89 min
Language EN
Country United States of America
Director Leon Gast
Box Office $3M
Handling

En tankevækkende dokumentar, der udforsker vigtige temaer.

7 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
When.We.Were.Kings.1996.720p.BluRay.x264-HD4U opensubtitles 5,839 .SRT
When.We.Were.Kings.1996.720p.BluRay.x264-HD4U opensubtitles 1,925 CC .SRT
When We Were Kings.avi (636MB) opensubtitles 4,458 .SRT
When We Were Kings (1996) opensubtitles 2,094 .SRT
When We Were Kings (1996) opensubtitles 1,381 .SRT
When.We.Were.Kings.[Muhammad.Ali.1996].DivX.[PsyCoSys] opensubtitles 11,669 .SRT
When.We.Were.Kings.1996.720p.BluRay.x264-[YTS.LT] opensubtitles 2,787 .SRT

When We Were Kings — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Leon Gast

Muhammad Ali Self
George Foreman Self
Don King Self
James Brown Self
B.B. King Self
Spike Lee Self
Mobutu Sese Seko Self
Norman Mailer Self
George Plimpton Self
Malick Bowens Self

Languages Spoken in When We Were Kings (1996)

When We Were Kings features dialogue in French, English. With multiple languages spoken throughout the movie, having reliable English subtitles ensures you can follow every scene regardless of the language being spoken on screen. Multi-language movies often switch between languages without warning, making subtitles essential for a complete viewing experience.

Download English Subtitles for When We Were Kings (1996)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie When We Were Kings (1996) in .SRT format. We currently have 7 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for When We Were Kings has been downloaded 11,669 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

Some versions include closed captions (CC) that describe sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification — ideal for hearing-impaired viewers or anyone who wants the fullest experience.

About When We Were Kings (1996)

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman 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 willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

  • Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music
  • Release year: 1996
  • TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 89 minutes
  • Director: Leon Gast
  • Spoken languages: French, English
  • Country: United States of America
  • IMDB ID: tt0118147

When We Were Kings is a documentary movie released in 1996. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for documentary titles, where fast-paced dialogue and narration and interview segments benefit from subtitle accuracy for study and reference.

Trivia & Fun Facts about When We Were Kings (1996)

  • When We Were Kings earned approximately $3 million at the worldwide box office.
  • Produced by David Sonenberg Production</strong>, <strong>DAS Films.
  • The movie features dialogue in 2 different languages: French, English.
Themes & Topics: africa boxer black magic world champion zaire psychic power sympathy endurance sports documentary power of love heavyweight champion boxing racist stereotype heavyweight boxer power of the people

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Are there closed captions (CC) for When We Were Kings?

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Is When We Were Kings worth watching?

When We Were Kings (1996) holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB, placing it among the higher-rated movies in its category (Documentary, TV Movie, History, Music). With accurate English subtitles, you can fully enjoy every line of dialogue.

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