Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Sonny Liston as Self (archival footage)

Sonny Liston

Self (archival footage)

William Nack as Self - Writer

William Nack

Self - Writer

Jerry Izenberg as Self

Jerry Izenberg

Self

Geraldine Liston as Self

Geraldine Liston

Self

Raymond Munson as Self - friend

Raymond Munson

Self - friend

Nigel Collins as Self - Ring magazine

Nigel Collins

Self - Ring magazine

Pat Putnam as Self - boxing historian

Pat Putnam

Self - boxing historian

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