Tyson (1995 film)
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| Written by | Robert Johnson José Torres (book) |
| Directed by | Uli Edel |
| Starring |
George C. Scott Paul Winfield Michael Jai White |
| Theme music composer | Stewart Copeland |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) |
David Blocker Ross Greenburg (Executive) Robert F. Phillips (Associate) Edgar J. Scherick (Executive) |
| Cinematography | Jack Conroy |
| Editor(s) | Seth Flaum |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Distributor | HBO |
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| Original network | HBO |
| Original release | April 29, 1995 |
Tyson is a 1995 American television film based on the life of American heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. Directed by Uli Edel, it is an adaptation of the 1989 book Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Mike Tyson by José Torres, former boxer and former chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission. The film depicts events from Tyson's troubled childhood in Brooklyn through his conviction in 1992 for the rape of beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington.
The film first aired on HBO on April 29, 1995.
Mike Tyson (Michael Jai White) grows up a troubled youth who shows promise in the boxing ring. Manager and trainer Cus D'Amato (George C. Scott) begins turning the young Tyson into an undefeated fighter. However, Tyson is a difficult pupil who often gets into trouble and slacks on his training.
D'Amato surrounds Tyson with a group of trusted people, including managers Jimmy Jacobs (Tony Lo Bianco), Bill Cayton (James Sikking) and trainer Kevin Rooney (Clark Gregg). D'Amato tells Tyson that if he keeps good people nearby they can keep him out of trouble.
Tyson rises through the ranks, but is heartbroken when D'Amato's health deteriorates and he dies. Jacobs takes over as Tyson's manager. In 1986, Tyson takes part in the Trevor Berbick vs. Mike Tyson match in Las Vegas at the World Boxing Council heavyweight championship. At age 20, Tyson wins and becomes the youngest champion ever. In 1987 the Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker match takes place, which Tyson wins and he keeps his title.
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