The Great White Hype -
Sultan tracks down Terry Conklin (Peter Berg), an amateur boxer who once defeated Roper in the Junior Olympics but has since traded fighting for Buddhism and a career in a "headbanger" band. Sultan rebrands him as "Irish Terry Conklin," despite his lack of Irish heritage, and uses heavy marketing to convince the public that Conklin is a legitimate threat to the title.
: The film highlights how easily the public can be swayed by "hype" over substance. Conklin, despite having no professional experience, becomes a fan favorite through manufactured storylines. The Great White Hype
The film features an ensemble cast noted for their improvisational energy: Sultan tracks down Terry Conklin (Peter Berg), an