Thriller in Manila

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An honest and intimate portrait of what it was like to take part in one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history.

On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. John Dower's powerful film captures a different side to the "Thrilla in Manila," For the first time Joe Frazier and his corner, including his trainer and his son, recount their version of the fight.

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