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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
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    • 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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    10wsmitherxc

    Great acting

    The acting in this movie is great. This movie had a great storyline. This movie is based on the book fire and fear. If you read the book then you should watch the movie. This movie is very interesting and if you hate Mike Tyson then maybe you should see this movie it might change your mind.
    10mercury4

    Great movie about the rise and fall of Iron Mike

    I really enjoy this movie every time I watch it. I think everything in Tyson is just right. The actors are perfect, the music is perfect, the script is perfect, and the boxing scenes are perfect. I really liked how this movie starts out with Tyson as a young hood and shows him become a champion. I liked the scenes with Tyson and Cus D'Amato. I don't think they could've got anyone better to play Cus than George C. Scott. He looks exactly like him in this and his acting was great. Everyone was great here, but I think people should give a lot more credit to Michael Jai White. I don't know what everyone was looking for. When I watch the movie I forget it's an actor playing Mike Tyson. He doesn't look exactly like him, but he really comes across as him. Michael Jai White deserved a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

    This movie also tries to show you the other side of the stories you heard about Tyson. You probably heard about how Tyson got fresh with Teddy's niece, but this movie shows you that maybe Jamie was going after Mike. You probably heard stories from Robin Givens, but this movie shows how deceptive she really was and how she took advantage of Mike. You probably heard stories about Don King. This movie shows what a jerk he was. It doesn't show it as much as his biopic does, but you get a pretty good idea. You probably heard that Tyson was convicted of rape, but this movie leaves it up to you. It doesn't prosecute him.

    I also liked how the movie shows how Mike Tyson isn't the heartless fiend you think he is. It shows that he could love. He loved his mother, he loved Cus D'Amato, he loved Jim Jacobs, he loved Robin Givens, and he loved pigeons. When he loses these people, his life starts to go downhill. The movie also shows Mike Tyson isn't made out of stone. He really was nervous at times and he wasn't always strong, especially when Cus died.

    There's really nothing you could say is wrong with this movie. It does everything it's supposed to and pushes all the right buttons. I even thought the fight scenes were great. They were accurate and staged beautifully. My favorite part is when Tyson fights Michael Spinks. You want to know what Tyson was all about watch that fight.

    This movie was great for an HBO movie, but I still can't understand why a movie hasn't been released to theaters about Mike Tyson. Maybe they'll make one years and years from now. The movie Ali was just a blown opportunity and a waste of time. If anyone does make a Mike Tyson movie it better not be like that.

    I don't just like this movie because I'm a huge Mike Tyson fan. If you took a person that despised Mike Tyson and told them to watch this they would probably end up understanding him by the time the movie's over. It shows who Mike Tyson truly was. I stress the word "was" because the man you see today is not Mike Tyson. The Mike Tyson I saw in this movie would've never lost to Evander Holyfield, or any other fighter that beat him today. The man I saw would've never bit Holyfield's ear, or did any of the things he does today. The Mike Tyson I know is the one I saw beat every challenger in sight. The Mike Tyson I saw knocked out Michael Spinks in 90 seconds. That is the only one I will ever see.
    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..!
    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!
    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.

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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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