Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson(1993)
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson Synopsis
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson is a 1993 film made by acclaimed American documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple. Though Tyson was in jail serving a sentence for rape, Kopple used existing interviews with the boxer, as well as her own extensive interviews with those closest to Tyson, to explore the man's history. The film traces Tyson's story from his troubled and tumultuous upbringing, through his rapid ascendancy in the ranks of the boxing world and his subsequent struggle with the trappings of fame. Fallen Champ earned Barbara Kopple a Directors Guild of America award as Best Documentary Director of 1993.
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) is a documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, released on February 12, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King and Robin Givens. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbara Kopple
- Producers:
- Barbara Kopple
- Composer:
- Michael Bacon
- Production:
- The Sokolow Company, TriStar Television, Cabin Creek Films
- Status:
- Released
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mike Tyson
as Self (archive footage)
Cus D'Amato
as Self (archive footage)
Don King
as Self (archive footage)
Robin Givens
as Self (archive footage)
- Curtis Ratliff
Curtis Ratliff
as Self - Friend
- Tracy Trey Travis
Tracy Trey Travis
as Self - Friend
Louis Farrakhan
as Self (archive footage)
Joyce Carol Oates
as Self
Evander Holyfield
as Self (archive footage)
Larry Holmes
as Self (archive footage)
James Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Spinks
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Barbara Kopple, produced by Barbara Kopple.
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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson online?
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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Claro video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson?
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The main cast of Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) includes Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King, Robin Givens and Curtis Ratliff. The film was directed by Barbara Kopple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson released?
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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson was released on February 12, 1993 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson worth watching?
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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.