Movie Description
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
(1998)Overview
This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. Spanning his career from the early Depression-era days until his death in 1989, this special brings to light the many sides of Robinson: flashy public icon, womanizer, comeback kid, philanthropist, fighter. Includes rare film footage, never-before-seen home movies and interviews.
Featured Crew
- Producer : Kirby Bradley
- Editor : Andrew Morreale
- Cast : Sugar Ray Robinson,Nigel Collins,Dave Anderson,Ray Robinson Jr.,Woody Allen,Muhammad Ali,Jake LaMotta,Evelyn Nelson
Cast
Himself (archive footage)
Himself (Editor - Ring Magazine)
Himself (Wrote Ray's Memoirs)
Himself (Ray's Son)
Himself
Himself
Himself (archive footage)
Ray's sister
Posters
Recommendations
Champs
6.628
Counterpunch
6.5
The Class of ‘92
7.1
Gilbert
6.7
Night Will Fall
7.6
I Am Ali
6.7
Beyond the Mat
7.3
John Candy: I Like Me
7.854
Sidney
7.4
Looking for Richard
6.818
I Am Heath Ledger
7.386
Facing Ali
7.3
Being James Bond
7.8
Facts
Original TitleSugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-12-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesHBO Sports
Genres
- Documentary
