Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
Synopsis
The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Lieberman
- Original Score
- Camara Kambon
- Original Title
- Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Lieberman
Camara Kambon
Andrew Morreale
Jeff Lieberman, Kirby Bradley, Ross Greenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Morreale
Editor
Jeff Lieberman
Director
Jeff Lieberman
Producer
Kirby Bradley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
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What is Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion about?
The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
Who directed Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion?
Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion was directed by Jeff Lieberman.
Who stars in Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion?
The principal cast of Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion includes Sonny Liston, William Nack, Jerry Izenberg, Geraldine Liston, Raymond Munson.
When was Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion released and how long is it?
Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion was composed by Camara Kambon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion?
Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).