Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

60 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | Jan. 1, 1995

The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

60 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | Jan. 1, 1995

Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
Producers HBO
Original title Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion
Directors Jeff Lieberman
Writers

Cast

Sonny Liston

as Self (archival footage)

William Nack

as Self - Writer

Jerry Izenberg

as Self

Raymond Munson

as Self - friend

Nigel Collins

as Self - Ring magazine

Pat Putnam

as Self - boxing historian