Movie: Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

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Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson

Himself (archive footage)

Nigel Collins
Nigel Collins

Himself (Editor - Ring Magazine)

Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson

Himself (Wrote Ray's Memoirs)

Ray Robinson Jr.
Ray Robinson Jr.

Himself (Ray's Son)

Woody Allen
Woody Allen

Himself

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali

Himself

Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta

Himself (archive footage)

Evelyn Nelson
Evelyn Nelson

Ray's sister

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    This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. Spanning his career from the early Depression-era days until his death in 1989, this special brings to light the many sides of Robinson: flashy public icon, womanizer, comeback kid, philanthropist, fighter. Includes rare film footage, never-before-seen home movies and interviews.

  • Release Date

    1998-12-08

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    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
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    English
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