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
6.319
The Class of ‘92
7.1
Counterpunch
6.5
Gilbert
6.721
Night Will Fall
7.598
Beyond the Mat
7.3
Facing Ali
7.3
Sidney
7.267
Naqoyqatsi
6.149
Looking for Richard
6.815
Being James Bond
7.771
Listen to Me Marlon
7.53
I Am Ali
6.7
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
