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Tyson (1995)
Director: Uli Edel
Cast: Michael Jai White, George C. Scott, Paul Winfield, James B. Sikking
Runtime110 min
RatingNR
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Tyson, the 1995 drama directed by Uli Edel, received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Mike Tyson's performances but found the film lacked focus and depth. The film received no major awards recognition. On IMDb, it holds a score of 6.8/10, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of hard-hitting biographical dramas will appreciate Tyson's gritty portrayal of the life of legendary boxer Mike Tyson, brought to the screen in 1995 by director Uli Edel with a powerful performance by Michael Jai White in the title role.
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Tyson is a 1995 American biographical drama television film based on the life of American heavyweight boxer Iron Mike Tyson. Directed by Uli Edel and written by Robert Johnson, it stars Michael Jai White as Tyson alongside George C. Scott as Cus D'Amato and Paul Winfield as Don King. The film is an adaptation of the 1989 biography Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Iron Mike Tyson by José Torres, a former boxer and former chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission, and depicts events from Tyson's troubled childhood in Brooklyn through his conviction in 1992 for the rape of beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington.
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