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Tyson (2008) 7.5
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7.5/10 from 8,168 users
Metascore: 83/100
Reviews: 54 user | 112 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com A mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson. Director:James TobackWriter:James Toback |
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Mills Lane | ... |
Himself
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| Mike Tyson | ... |
Himself
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Trevor Berbick | ... |
Himself
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Cus D'Amato | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
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William Cayton | ... |
Himself
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Jim Jacobs | ... |
Himself
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| Joe Louis | ... |
Himself
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Max Schmeling | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
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| Jack Dempsey | ... |
Himself
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Gene Tunney | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
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Rocky Marciano | ... |
Himself
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| Muhammad Ali | ... |
Himself
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Carl Williams | ... |
Himself
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Larry Holmes | ... |
Himself
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Tyrell Biggs | ... |
Himself
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Mike Tyson narrates his life story as a reaction to fear and as a resolution not to be bullied or humiliated as he was when a boy in Brooklyn's mean streets. He starts boxing while at a state detention center; his coach there sends him to Cus D'Amato who becomes trainer, father figure, and confidence builder. Tyson wins a series of championships and, for six years, is unbeatable. A failed marriage, a felony conviction, and lack of training lead to his fall. We see later losing fights and archive footage of other incidents in his life. Tyson concludes by speaking philosophically about being a father and trying to be a better person. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The man. The legend. The truth.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language including sexual references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 March 2009 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Tyson: The Movie See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$85,046 (USA) (24 April 2009)Gross:
$887,126 (USA) (14 August 2009)Company Credits
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Trivia
To gage what effect "Tyson" would have on audiences, James Toback asked the opinions of the film's opposite demographic: older white women who were disinterested in boxing. He asked that they come to his editing suite and watch the film. If they left after 5 minutes, Toback would give them $100 USD. If they stayed after 5 minutes, they would have to stay for the whole picture - and give Toback extensive feedback on the film. According to Toback, not one woman left after 5 minutes, and many were in tears by the film's finale. See more »Quotes
Mike Tyson: I was so scared on my first amateur fight, I wanted to, I went downstairs, I'm gonna buy... I'm going to the store in the Bronx New York, I'm going to the store to my trainer, and I went downstairs. Man I should get on this train and never come back, I wanted to get on the train and just leave I was so scared. I didn't want to fight anybody. It was just such a different dynamic fighting someone in the ring then fighting somebody on the street. I never thought I could fight somebody even after ...See more »
An excellent narrative on Mike Tyson's life from his point of view. The narrative is all done by Mike himself. Watching this movie you feel like you're sitting in front of Mike Tyson asking him to tell you his life story.
The movie itself I believe is not scripted since it's Mike Tyson himself telling us and the way he spoke seems genuine and full of holes in logic. In short it seemed honest enough.
Seeing this documentary, you gain a good amount of perspective about Tyson's personality, his life, how he think, his problems, and the people around him. The best part for me was when he explained why he bite Holyfield's ears.
Definitely one to watch for his fans. If you're not a Tyson or boxing fan, you might get a little bored.