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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: James Toback
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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
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