Tommy (2017)
Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.
Cast
- Tommy Morrison - Self
- Bob Arum - Self
- Michael Bentt - Self
- Al Bernstein - Self
- George Foreman - Self
- Larry Holmes - Self
- Don King - Self
- Ray Mercer - Self
Keywords
boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tommy about?
- Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.
- Who directed Tommy?
- Tommy was directed by Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden.
- Who stars in Tommy?
- Tommy stars Tommy Morrison, Bob Arum, Michael Bentt, Al Bernstein, George Foreman, Larry Holmes.
- How long is Tommy?
- Tommy has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Tommy?
- Tommy is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tommy produced?
- Tommy was produced in United States of America.