Tyson
“The man. The legend. The truth.”
Synopsis
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tyson | Official Trailer (2009)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-18
Top Cast
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Mike Tyson
Self
Cus D'Amato
Self - Trainer/Manager
Don King
Self - Promotor
Robin Givens
Self - Ex-Wife
Mills Lane
Self
Evander Holyfield
Self
Lennox Lewis
Self
Trevor Berbick
Self (archive footage)
James Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Frank Bruno
Self
Angelo Dundee
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Sonny Liston
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$942K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Toback
- Screenplay & Story
- James Toback
- Original Title
- Tyson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $942K
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Green Room Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Toback
James Toback
Larry McConkey
Aaron Yanes
Damon Bingham, James Toback, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Tyson, Bob Yari
Department Leadership Roster
James Toback
Director
Aaron Yanes
Editor
Damon Bingham
Producer
James Toback
Producer
James Toback
Writer
Larry McConkey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tyson
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What is Tyson about?
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Who directed Tyson?
Tyson was directed by James Toback.
Who stars in Tyson?
The principal cast of Tyson includes Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King, Robin Givens, Mills Lane.
When was Tyson released and how long is it?
Tyson was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Tyson make at the box office?
Tyson grossed $942K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tyson?
Tyson holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).