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Mike Tyson, l'histoire de sa vie

Original title: Tyson
  • TV Movie
  • 1995
  • Unrated
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.7K
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Tony Lo Bianco, James Sikking, Michael Jai White, Kristen Wilson, and Paul Winfield in Mike Tyson, l'histoire de sa vie (1995)
DocudramaBiographyDramaSport

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 ... Read allThe 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 anythi... Read allThe 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.

  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writers
    • José Torres
    • Robert Johnson
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Paul Winfield
    • Michael Jai White
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Uli Edel
    • Writers
      • José Torres
      • Robert Johnson
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Paul Winfield
      • Michael Jai White
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Cus D'Amato
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Don King
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Mike Tyson
    James Sikking
    James Sikking
    • Bill Clayton
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Rory Holloway
    Tony Lo Bianco
    Tony Lo Bianco
    • Jim Jacobs
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Kevin Rooney
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Teddy Atlas
    Kristen Wilson
    Kristen Wilson
    • Robin Givens
    Sheila Wills
    Sheila Wills
    • Ruth Roper
    Regal Hanley
    • Young Mike Tyson
    Lilyan Chauvin
    Lilyan Chauvin
    • Camille Ewald
    Rebekah Johnson
    Rebekah Johnson
    • Desiree Washington
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Baranski
    Mane Rich Andrew
    Mane Rich Andrew
    • Young Rodney Tyson
    • (as Mane Andrew)
    Marta Boyett
    • Young Teenage Girl
    • (as Marta Kuame Boyett)
    Jimmy Bridges
    Jimmy Bridges
    • Carl King
    Richard Callender
    • Johnny Gill
    • Director
      • Uli Edel
    • Writers
      • José Torres
      • Robert Johnson
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    zelda1964

    "Iron Mike" becomes Iron Bars Tyson

    I do feel a bit sad at the former champion's situation, and how he was led astray by fame and Wealth. It is a point,that if we desire to achieve greatness,we have to earn it by work.The bars are made by the man,Himself;This confused and misunderstood athlete is only to blame, because He refuses to change His World,His Life.In the movie, we see his tough exterior is rough,He does not trust or rely on the guidance of others.He does not move forward when tough times arise(such as death of trainer,surrogate mom)

    There is an old fable of a "Phoenix rising out of the ashes it dwells in".As a role model for children, celebrities must dwell on past mistakes and learn what Society requires of them.I believe how they achieve a reputable name, is based on the impressions of others.
    8gurochuck

    The Best That It'll Get

    I think we all agree that the character Mike Tyson leaves a lot to be said which is why I think the movie "Tyson" was pretty good given the resources it had to work with. The problem with making controversial biographies is that you can't provide the complete overall perspective, no matter how much of a budget you place on them. And also the fact that many viewers come in watching these movies with previously fixed opinions doesn't help either. For a 'made for TV' biography, I thought this movie was borderline excellent. I realize you can't encompass Iron Mike's entire life in an hour and some change but I thought this movie provided a great objectionable summary. It didn't uphold his character nor did it insult; it just stuck to the facts. I thought George C. Scott and Michael Jai White gave great performances. The only criticism I have is that a lot of the other character actors came off a little flat but it wasn't enough to take away from the overall result. To tell the truth, I'd watch a sequel provided the same crew got back together and stuck with the same (or rather similar) formula.
    7kamalbeeee

    Good biography movie..!

    Tyson (1995)

    Rob Hartill

    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.

    Good casting and screenplay..!

    But I didn't see particular incident (biting opponent ear) which was happened in his life... Other than that everything Good... Must watch biography movie..!

    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.

    Good casting and screenplay..!

    But I didn't see particular incident (biting opponent ear) which was happened in his life... Other than that everything Good... Must watch biography movie..!
    9Brian-272

    The Rise And Fall Of A Champ Human Triumph And Human Tragedy A Must See If Your A Mike Tyson Fan Or Boxing Enthusiast.

    This 1995 made for TV. HBO original movie chronicles Tyson's discovery by Cus D' Amato in 1979 in a Catskill, NY Boxing Club to the 1991 alleged rape of a black beauty pageant contestant. And I must say this film is brilliant it has all the highs and lows of Tyson's ferocious career as he destroys the heavyweight ranks and becomes the youngest heavyweight champion ever, also the dispute and problems he had with former trainer and current boxing analyst and trainer Teddy Atlas the film also does a good job of showing Tyson's rage and anger brought on by the deaths of his mother and the legend Cus D' Amato. I am especially glad that this film shows just how much of a gold digger ex-wife actress Robin Givens and her mother really were alot of people blamed Mike for the problems with him and Givens, but this film finally showed how manipulative Robin really was. And the crushing defeat to Buster Douglas was shown with such realism and Don King is wonderfully depicted as guiding Mike Tyson's career along perfect, finally the film does a great job of leaving the viewer to really have doubts if Mike really commited the rape or not watch and you will see. This movie airs often on the HBO networks you must record this for keep sake if your a boxing fan and followed the career of Tyson simply because of the realism it's like you were really there with Mike for the rise and fall.
    4Libretio

    Triumph and tragedy: The life of 'Iron Mike'

    TYSON

    Aspect ratio: 1.33:1

    Sound format: Stereo

    Reverent - though scrupulously fair - account of the life and times of champion boxer Mike Tyson. Given his conviction on a rape charge, the film is careful not to portray him as hero or villain, but paints a warts-and-all portrait of his rise to fame, the pressures of success, and the people who shaped his destiny for good or bad. Constrained by time limits, the script gallops through a succession of relevant details, alighting briefly on significant events, culminating with Tyson's (temporary) downfall in 1995. Novices will be enlightened by the chronology, while boxing fans will be entertained by director Uli Edel's straight-arrow approach to the material. He portrays Tyson's life as a circus in which he was ultimately led astray by the circumstances of his own success. In fact, the script reserves most of its venom for Tyson's ex-wife Robin Givens, characterising her as an ungrateful gold-digger who took advantage of his naivety. Production values are uniformly solid and the cast is superb: Michael Jai White does a fair imitation of the title character; George C. Scott plays Tyson's mentor Cus D'Amato through acres of gritted teeth; and Paul Winfield was surely born to play Don King!

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    • Trivia
      Former Boxing Referee Mills Lane has a quick cameo as himself in this movie. He was the same referee that worked the fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Hollyfield. The same fight that was made famous when Tyson bit off a portion of Hollyfield's ear during the fight.
    • Goofs
      When Cus D'Amato admonishes his live-in tenant trainees for eating his ice cream, a Nutrition Facts label is visible on the side of the box. These were used by the the U.S.D.A. and F.D.A. after 1993, but this was still in the 1980s.
    • Quotes

      Cus D'Amato: What's the difference between the hero and the coward? There ain't no difference. They both feel exactly the same on the inside: they both fear dying and getting hurt. It's what the hero does that makes him a hero. And what the other doesn't do, makes him a coward.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Brendan Fraser/D.B. Sweeney/Patrice O'Neal (1997)

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tyson
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Edgar J. Scherick Associates
      • HBO Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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