CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 18m

Tommy

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Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.

Directed byErin Leyden, Gentry Kirby

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
EN
Released
September 27, 2017
Studios
ESPN FilmsESPN

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
Tommy Morrison

Tommy Morrison

Self

Bob Arum

Self

Michael Bentt

Self

Al Bernstein

Self

George Foreman

George Foreman

Self

Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes

Self

Don King

Don King

Self

Ray Mercer

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Erin Leyden
Erin Leyden
Gentry Kirby
Gentry Kirby

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