Movie
Tyson
Overview
The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
Details
- Release date
- 1995-04-29
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- HBO Films, Edgar J. Scherick Associates
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson
- George C. Scott as Cus D'Amato
- Paul Winfield as Don King
- James B. Sikking as Bill Clayton
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Rory Holloway
- Tony Lo Bianco as Jim Jacobs
- Clark Gregg as Kevin Rooney
- Holt McCallany as Teddy Atlas
- Kristen Wilson as Robin Givens
- Sheila Wills as Ruth Roper
- Regal Hanley as Young Mike Tyson
- Lilyan Chauvin as Camille Ewald
Crew
- Uli Edel - Director
- Robert Johnson - Writer
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