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Phantom Punch

R20081h 45mRobert Townsend
IMDb 5.5

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"Before Tyson, there was Liston."

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.

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What is Phantom Punch (2008) 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 stars in Phantom Punch?

Phantom Punch stars Ving Rhames (Sonny Liston), Stacey Dash (Geraldine Liston), Nicholas Turturro (Ceasar Novak), Bridgette Wilson (Farah), David Proval (Savino). The film was directed by Robert Townsend.

How long is Phantom Punch?

Phantom Punch has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is Phantom Punch worth watching?

Phantom Punch holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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