Thrilla in Manila

With stream of consciousness, Ali describes his legendary fight with Joe Frazier in Manila.

Type:

Feature

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

8pp

Genre:

Action

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

13+

Studio/Financer:

None

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Pursuit

Story Situation:

Pursuit

Story Conclusion:

Sad

Linear Structure:

Linear

Cast Size:

Many

Locations:

Single

Special Effects:

Other post processing effects

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Male Adult

Hero Type:

Legendary

Advanced

Adaption:

Based on True Events

Action Elements:

Hand to Hand Combat

Time Period:

Post-war era (1946–1962)

Country:

Philippines

Sport Topics:

Boxing

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Submitted: 2025-Aug-08

Last Updated: 2025-Aug-08

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The Writer: Robert Michael Benn Screenwriter

TIME magazine journalist. UC Berkeley Varsity Boxing Squad. California Real Estate Broker Editor of NEXUS and COASTLINE magazines. BA UC Berkeley in Philosophy and English. MA UC Irvine in Philosophy Go to bio

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