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
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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
