Movie: Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

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Sonny Liston
Sonny Liston

Self (archival footage)

William Nack
William Nack

Self - Writer

Jerry Izenberg
Jerry Izenberg

Self

Geraldine Liston
Geraldine Liston

Self

Raymond Munson
Raymond Munson

Self - friend

Nigel Collins
Nigel Collins

Self - Ring magazine

Pat Putnam
Pat Putnam

Self - boxing historian

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    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.

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    1995-01-01

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