Tommy (2017): Cast
Tommy is a 2017 documentary directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, starring George Foreman, Don King and Larry Holmes. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Directors
- Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ESPN Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tommy About?
The premise of Tommy without spoilers.
This documentary explores the extraordinary career of Gerald “Tommy” Morrison, a heavyweight boxer who rose to prominence in the 1980s. Born into a difficult family, Morrison’s boxing career gained momentum with a role in "Rocky V" and culminated in a victory against George Foreman, earning him the WBO heavyweight title. However, his promising future was tragically cut short at age 27 when he tested positive for HIV, forcing his retirement. The film chronicles his subsequent struggles with substance abuse, legal issues, and a denial of his diagnosis, revealing a complex and ultimately heartbreaking story.
Tommy Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- boxer
Tommy Cast
George Foreman leads the cast, with Don King and Larry Holmes. Directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gentry Kirby
- Co-director Erin Leyden
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George Foreman as themselves - Don King as themselves
- Larry Holmes as themselves
- Al Bernstein as themselves
Also Starring in Tommy
· 4 more- Bob Arum Themselves
- Michael Bentt Themselves
- Tommy Morrison Themselves
- Ray Mercer Themselves
More from Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden
More films directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden: The Great Heisman Race of 1997 and This Magic Moment.
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Tommy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tommy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tommy?
Tommy runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Tommy released?
Tommy was released on September 13, 2017.
Who directed Tommy?
Tommy was directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden.
More films by Gentry Kirby Who is in the cast of Tommy?
Tommy stars George Foreman, Don King and Larry Holmes, among 8 credited actors.
Does Tommy have a post-credit scene?
No. Tommy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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