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The man. The legend. The truth. - Tyson
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Title: Tyson

Release Date: 16 May 2008

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Documentary, Drama

Director: Wild Bunch, Green Room Films

Production Companies: Wild Bunch, Green Room Films

Overview: Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (117 votes)

Cast

  • Self: Mike Tyson
  • Self - Trainer/Manager: Cus D'Amato
  • Self - Promotor: Don King
  • Self - Ex-Wife: Robin Givens
  • Self: Mills Lane
  • Self: Evander Holyfield
  • Self: Lennox Lewis
  • Self (archive footage): Trevor Berbick
  • Self (archive footage): James Douglas
  • Self: Frank Bruno
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