Drama /

Score: 61%( 50 votes )

Overview: 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.

Cast:

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

Dayton Callie
Sportswriter #1

Tony Campisi
Sportswriter #2

Reg E. Cathey
Attorney Winston

June Chandler
Barbara Walters

China Chen
Proprietress

Johnnie Cineus
Young Denise Tyson

Richard Kennedy Compton
Michael Hayes

Debra Dusay
Nurse

Sandy Endo
Japanese Girl

Enya Flack
Harlem Girl #3

Al Foster
Rev. Williams

Robert Gould
Sportswriter #3

Jill Tompkins
Candy Striper (uncredited)