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Phantom Punch (2008)

Movie ★ 5.3 105 min

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.

Robert Townsend Director Ryan Combs Writer Rob Steen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 1, 2008
Runtime
105 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt1131747
Studio
Access Motion Pictures, Byron A. Martin Productions, MP Productions

Themes

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Phantom Punch about?
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.
Who directed Phantom Punch?
Phantom Punch was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Phantom Punch?
Phantom Punch stars Ving Rhames, Stacey Dash, Nicholas Turturro, Bridgette Wilson.
When was Phantom Punch released?
Phantom Punch is a 2008 drama film.
Where can I watch Phantom Punch?
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