Phantom Punch(2008)
Before Tyson, there was Liston.
Phantom Punch Synopsis
From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
Phantom Punch (2008) is a drama film directed by Robert Townsend, released on September 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro and Bridgette Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Ryan Combs, Rob Steen
- Producers:
- Ving Rhames, Marek Posival, Hassain Zaidi
- Cinematographer:
- John Dyer
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- Access Motion Pictures, Byron A. Martin Productions, MP Productions
- Status:
- Released
Phantom Punch (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Phantom Punch before you stream it.
Phantom Punch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ving Rhames
as Sonny Liston
Stacey Dash
as Geraldine Liston
Nicholas Turturro
as Ceasar Novak
Bridgette Wilson
as Farah
David Proval
as Savino
Rick Roberts
as Father Alios
Alan van Sprang
as Nico Orso
- Egidio Tari
Egidio Tari
as Bobby Zazo
Andrew Hinkson
as Muhammad Ali
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Ryan Combs and Rob Steen, produced by Ving Rhames, Marek Posival and Hassain Zaidi.
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Phantom Punch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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Phantom Punch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phantom Punch online?
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Phantom Punch (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Phantom Punch?
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The main cast of Phantom Punch (2008) includes Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson and David Proval. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phantom Punch released?
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Phantom Punch was released on September 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Phantom Punch worth watching?
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Phantom Punch (2008) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Phantom Punch?
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Yes. The official Phantom Punch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.