Tyson (1995): Cast & Plot
Tyson is a 1995 drama directed by Uli Edel, starring Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson, Mane Rich Andrew and Regal Hanley. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
English What Is Tyson About?
The premise of Tyson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Chronicles Mike Tyson’s meteoric rise from a 12‑year‑old amateur with a fearsome punch to becoming the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, then follows his personal and legal turmoil, culminating in his rape conviction. The film moves swiftly through his turbulent career, never lingering too long on any single episode.
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Tyson Cast & Characters
Michael Jai White leads the cast as Mike Tyson, with Mane Rich Andrew as Young Rodney Tyson and Regal Hanley as Young Mike Tyson. Directed by Uli Edel; 31 actors are credited in all.
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Director Uli Edel
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Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson - Mane Rich Andrew as Young Rodney Tyson
- Regal Hanley as Young Mike Tyson
- Johnnie Cineus as Young Denise Tyson
Also Starring in Tyson
· 27 more- Richard Kennedy Compton Michael Hayes
- George C. Scott Cus D'Amato
- Tony Lo Bianco Jim Jacobs
- James B. Sikking Bill Clayton
- Clark Gregg Kevin Rooney
- Kristen Wilson Robin Givens
- Paul Winfield Don King
- June Chandler Barbara Walters
- Rebekah Johnson Desiree Washington
- Holt McCallany Teddy Atlas
- George Murdock Baranski
- Lilyan Chauvin Camille Ewald
- Reg E. Cathey Attorney Winston
- Dayton Callie Sportswriter #1
- Robert Gould Sportswriter #3
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner Rory Holloway
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- Jimmy Bridges Carl King
- Enya Flack Harlem Girl #3
- Jill Tompkins Candy Striper (uncredited)
- Debra Dusay Nurse
- Al Foster Rev. Williams
- Sheila Wills Ruth Roper
- China Chen Proprietress
- Tony Campisi Sportswriter #2
- Marta Boyett Young Teenage Girl
- Richard Callender Johnny Gill
- Sandy Endo Japanese Girl
Tyson Plot Summary
What happens in Tyson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mike Tyson [Michael Jai White] grows up a troubled youth with the dream of becoming a professional boxer. His mentor and trainer, Cus D’Amato [George C. Scott], begins shaping the young fighter and surrounds him with a trusted circle: manager Jimmy Jacobs [Tony Lo Bianco], manager Bill Cayton [James B. Sikking], and trainer Kevin Rooney [Clark Gregg], who help rebuild his life. D’Amato makes it clear that as long as Tyson keeps good people nearby, they can keep him out of trouble.
Full summary
The whole story of Tyson, scene by scene
Tyson Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
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Cars in Tyson
8 cars on screen, including the 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche II and the 1967 Ford LTD.
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1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Important role -
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1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Stretched Limousine Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tyson, Mike and Mike Tyson: The Knockout.
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Mike Tyson: The Knockout 2021 -
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson 1993 -
Tyson’s Run 2022 -
Champs 2015 -
Bruno v Tyson 2021 -
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Manny 2015 -
Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World 2023 -
The Joe Louis Story 1953 -
Southpaw 2000
Tyson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tyson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tyson?
Tyson runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Tyson released?
Tyson was released on April 29, 1995.
Who directed Tyson?
Tyson was directed by Uli Edel.
More films by Uli Edel Who is in the cast of Tyson?
Tyson stars Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson, Mane Rich Andrew as Young Rodney Tyson and Regal Hanley as Young Mike Tyson, among 31 credited actors.
Does Tyson have a post-credit scene?
No. Tyson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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