The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
Acting
Michael Jai White physically transforms; George C. Scott's final role as Cus.
Direction
Uli Edel's frantic energy mirrors Tyson's unraveling mind.
Production
Cheap 90s TV-movie aesthetic that somehow works.
Director
Uli Edel
Michael Jai White
Mike Tyson
George C. Scott
Cus D'Amato
Paul Winfield
Don King
James B. Sikking
Bill Clayton
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Rory Holloway
Tony Lo Bianco
Jim Jacobs
Clark Gregg
Kevin Rooney
Holt McCallany
Teddy Atlas
Kristen Wilson
Robin Givens
Sheila Wills
Ruth Roper
Lilyan Chauvin
Camille Ewald
Rebekah Johnson
Desiree Washington
George Murdock
Baranski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George C. Scott died months after filming; this was his final performance, making his Cus a ghost from the start.
Released before Tyson's 1997 ear-biting comeback, the film's 'tragic end' now feels like a mid-act pause.
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