Tyson
Synopsis
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.
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Tyson (1995) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-09
Top Cast
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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
Regal Hanley
Young Mike Tyson
Lilyan Chauvin
Camille Ewald
Rebekah Johnson
Desiree Washington
George Murdock
Baranski
Mane Rich Andrew
Young Rodney Tyson
Marta Boyett
Young Teenage Girl
Jimmy Bridges
Carl King
Richard Callender
Johnny Gill
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Johnson, José Torres
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Tyson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Robert Johnson, José Torres
Stewart Copeland
Jack Conroy
Seth Flaum
David Blocker, Ross Greenburg, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Robert Johnson
Writer
Jack Conroy
Director of Photography
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
David Blocker
Producer
Seth Flaum
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tyson
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What is Tyson about?
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.
Who directed Tyson?
Tyson was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in Tyson?
The principal cast of Tyson includes Michael Jai White, George C. Scott, Paul Winfield, James B. Sikking, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
When was Tyson released and how long is it?
Tyson was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Tyson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tyson was composed by Stewart Copeland.
Is Tyson based on a book or true story?
Tyson is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Torres".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tyson?
Tyson holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).