Thriller in Manila

Grierson Award Winner

This award-winning documentary follows the unforgettable showdown where Muhammad Ali went head-to-head against Joe Frazier in their epic third and ultimate boxing encounter.

Dubbed the legendary "Thrilla in Manila," this colossal event marked the pinnacle of their rivalry as they battled it out for the coveted title of World Heavyweight Champion. Through a series of interviews and archived footage we witness the clash of these two boxing titans.

Format:
Series
Duration:
90 minutes
Year of production:
2008
Commissioning broadcasters:
Channel 4
Executive producers:
Elinor Day, Andrew Mackenzie, John Smithson
Director:
John Dower