The Greatest (1977)

Ernest Borgnine: Angelo Dundee

Quotes 

• Cassius Clay : Why are white people so afraid of the name Malcolm X?

  Angelo Dundee : Well, because of, well, I don't know. Maybe it's his religion.

  Cassius Clay : Look, Angelo, when it comes to boxing, you the man. You are the sole reason for me being where I'm at today. Now, why are you worried about a religion? Just take care of the boxing. I'll worry about my religion.

  Angelo Dundee : Because you already got a faith! Why don't you stick with it?

  Cassius Clay : My faith? Christianity? Is the white man's faith. Your Jesus is white. Your angels are white. Your lord's supper is white. Everything is white. I have to wait till I die to go to heaven, like you have everything now.

• Drew 'Bundini' Brown : Champ, Bill McDonald's on the phone. He want to see you down in his office. I don't think he like you no more.

  Cassius Clay : Now, he's all upset. He heard about Malcolm X. What chu mean he don't like me no more?

  Angelo Dundee : Alright, Alright, Alright.

  Cassius Clay : He don't like nothin' but some money. Whatever nigger can make some money. If Liston wins, then they'll be his nigger. What do I care about Bill McDonald?

• Angelo Dundee : Just play it cool, will ya? Don't get aggravated! And don't get him aggravated. After all, there is a compromise, for Christ sake. Alright, for our sake.

  Cassius Clay : For Allah's sake.