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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

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Documentary   TV Movie
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1995-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 60 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Sonny Liston original image
Self (archival footage)
Sonny Liston
William Nack original image
Self - Writer
William Nack
Jerry Izenberg original image
Self
Jerry Izenberg
Geraldine Liston original image
Self
Geraldine Liston
Raymond Munson original image
Self - friend
Raymond Munson
Nigel Collins original image
Self - Ring magazine
Nigel Collins
Pat Putnam original image
Self - boxing historian
Pat Putnam

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