Phantom Punch (2008)

Name: Phantom Punch
Director: Robert Townsend
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-09-01
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Drama

Director: Robert Townsend

Cast: Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

5.5

Runtime105 min

RatingR

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From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.

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Phantom Punch, a 2008 drama directed by Robert Townsend, has received a mixed critical reception. The film has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a somewhat divided audience response to its portrayal of boxer Sonny Liston's life and career.

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Phantom Punch, directed by Robert Townsend in 2008, offers a compelling dramatic exploration of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, featuring powerful performances by Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, and Nicholas Turturro that delve into the complexities and challenges faced by this influential athlete.

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Phantom Punch is a 2008 film directed by Robert Townsend. The film is a biopic of Sonny Liston, with Ving Rhames in the lead role. The film also stars Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Alan van Sprang, David Proval, and Bridgette Wilson.