CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 45m · R

Phantom Punch

Before Tyson, there was Liston.

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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.

Directed byRobert Townsend

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: EN
Released: September 1, 2008

Studios

Access Motion PicturesByron A. Martin ProductionsMP Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video

The Phantom Punch | Official Trailer 2008

The Phantom Punch | Official Trailer 2008

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited

Starring

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Sonny Liston

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Geraldine Liston

Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro

Ceasar Novak

Bridgette Wilson

Bridgette Wilson

Farah

David Proval

David Proval

Savino

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Father Alios

Alan van Sprang

Alan van Sprang

Nico Orso

Egidio Tari

Bobby Zazo

Andrew Hinkson

Andrew Hinkson

Muhammad Ali

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Townsend
Written by: Ryan Combs
Rob Steen
Produced by: Marek Posival
Ving Rhames

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