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Phantom Punch

2008-09-01 · 105 min · ★ 5.3

Drama

From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.

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Directors
Robert Townsend
Production companies
Access Motion Pictures, Byron A. Martin Productions, MP Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ving RhamesVing RhamesSonny Liston
Stacey DashStacey DashGeraldine Liston
Nicholas TurturroNicholas TurturroCeasar Novak
Bridgette WilsonBridgette WilsonFarah
David ProvalDavid ProvalSavino
Rick RobertsRick RobertsFather Alios
Alan van SprangAlan van SprangNico Orso
Egidio TariBobby Zazo
Andrew HinksonAndrew HinksonMuhammad Ali

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