Tyson

Tyson (1995)

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This made-for-television movie tells the story of the tumultuous life of heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson. The movie follows the boxer (played by Michael Jai White) from his early New York youth as criminal offender all the way to his years as a national boxing celebrity. With the help of… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Uli Edel
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Apr 29, 1995 Wide
On DVD
Aug 18, 2009

Critic Reviews

  • Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com

    The most remarkable revelation of the movie is its subject's thoughtful, reflective eloquence and unflinching self-perception.

  • Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

    A deft combination of Tyson telling his story, his boxing matches and the media view from the day makes this a left-right combo punch that hits the mark for both boxing and documentary fans

  • Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)

    It's more in the details and in the margins that "Tyson" is riveting, and what Tyson sometimes reveals unintentionally.

  • Mike Ward, Richmond.com

    Mike Tyson is the James Joyce of train-wreck celebrities. Seriously. Sure, he's tough to read just like the literary giant, but once you get comfortable and crack his stream-of-conscious flow, it's rich and compelling stuff.

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