Tyson

This drama follows the turbulent life of Mike Tyson, tracing his journey from a troubled childhood in Brooklyn to his rise as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The narrative focuses on his early struggles with the law and the pivotal influence of his trainer and adoptive father, Cus D'Amato, who helped him channel his strength into professional boxing. The film explores his ascent to global fame and his subsequent downfall, culminating in his conviction for rape.

Directed by Uli Edel, this was the fourth feature film in his career, following Body of Evidence. The movie stars Michael Jai White as Tyson, George C. Scott as Cus D'Amato, and Paul Winfield as Don King. The production involved HBO Films and Edgar J. Scherick Associates, with a screenplay written by Robert Johnson and produced by David Blocker. The credited cast includes 31 actors.

Released in 1995 with a runtime of 110 minutes, the film holds a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 54 votes.