TYSON (2019)
Mike Tyson escaped a life of poverty and petty crime to make a name for himself, becoming the youngest Heavyweight Champion of the World and a household name—but his rise was followed by a very public fall. In this remarkably candid portrait, the boxer addresses his controversial past, including the rape charge that sent him to prison and his struggles with substance abuse, while also detailing his ultimate recovery and comeback.
Director: David Michaels
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 9, 2019
Cast
- Mike Tyson - Self
- Al B. Sure! - Self
- Dave Malone - Self
- Gene Kilroy - Self
- Cus D'Amato - Self (archive footage)
- Bobby Stewart - Self
- Larry Sloman - Self
- Anthony Pitts - Self
- Mark D'atillo - Self
- Damon Elliott - Self
Music: Joey Newman
Cinematography: Ken Woo
Editing: Mike T. Oliver
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
portrait, sports documentary, african american, history
More Films by Director: David Michaels
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TYSON about?
- Mike Tyson escaped a life of poverty and petty crime to make a name for himself, becoming the youngest Heavyweight Champion of the World and a household name—but his rise was followed by a very public fall. In this remarkably candid portrait, the boxer addresses his controversial past, including the rape charge that sent him to prison and his struggles with substance abuse, while also detailing his ultimate recovery and comeback.
- Who directed TYSON?
- TYSON was directed by David Michaels.
- Who stars in TYSON?
- TYSON stars Mike Tyson, Al B. Sure!, Dave Malone, Gene Kilroy, Cus D'Amato, Bobby Stewart.
- How long is TYSON?
- TYSON has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is TYSON?
- TYSON is a Documentary film.
- Where was TYSON produced?
- TYSON was produced in United States of America.