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Tyson (1995)

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This made-for-television movie tells the story of the tumultuous life of heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson. The movie follows the boxer (played by Michael Jai White) from his early New York youth as criminal offender all the way to his years as a national boxing celebrity. With the help of controversial promoter Don King (Paul Winfield), Tyson became the World Heavyweight Champion, only to lose it all and go to jail for a rape conviction. This biopic was based on Jose Torres' book on Tyson,

Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.

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Directed By: Uli Edel

In Theaters: Apr 29, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Aug 18, 2009

Cast

Tony Lo Bianco
Jim Jacobs
Holt McCallany
Teddy Atlas
Paul Winfield
Don King
George C. Scott
Cus D'Amato
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Rory Holloway
Miguel P�rez
Reporter
Kristen Wilson
Robin Givens
Michael Jai White
Mike Tyson

Critic Reviews for Tyson

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The most remarkable revelation of the movie is its subject's thoughtful, reflective eloquence and unflinching self-perception.

August 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Film.com

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Jonathan F. Richards

Film.com

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A deft combination of Tyson telling his story, his boxing matches and the media view from the day makes this a left-right combo punch that hits the mark for both boxing and documentary fans

July 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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It's more in the details and in the margins that "Tyson" is riveting, and what Tyson sometimes reveals unintentionally.

June 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Mike Tyson is the James Joyce of train-wreck celebrities. Seriously. Sure, he's tough to read just like the literary giant, but once you get comfortable and crack his stream-of-conscious flow, it's rich and compelling stuff.

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Mike Ward

Richmond.com Source: Richmond.com

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Ironic. Was inspired by the editing style of the Tyson documentary, took a break and this was playing on the tube. George C. Scott is the perfect Cus D'Amato ! great casting and solid HBO movie.

February 23, 2011