Tommy
Synopsis
Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden
- Original Score
- Ben Lovett
- Original Title
- Tommy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden
Ben Lovett
Boomer Alred
David Bragg
Department Leadership Roster
Gentry Kirby
Director
Erin Leyden
Director
Ben Lovett
Original Music Composer
David Bragg
Editor
Boomer Alred
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tommy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tommy about?
Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.
Who directed Tommy?
Tommy was directed by Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden.
Who stars in Tommy?
The principal cast of Tommy includes Tommy Morrison, Bob Arum, Michael Bentt, Al Bernstein, George Foreman.
When was Tommy released and how long is it?
Tommy was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Tommy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tommy was composed by Ben Lovett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tommy?
Tommy holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).