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.
Credits
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Woody Allen
He was 63, now 89 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Muhammad Ali
He was 56, 74 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Jake LaMotta
He was 77, 96 years old when he died
|
as Himself (archive footage) |
|
Dave Anderson
He was 114, 66 years old when he died
|
as Himself (Wrote Ray's Memoirs) |
|
Sugar Ray Robinson
He was 77, 67 years old when he died
|
as Himself (archive footage) |
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Nigel Collins
|
as Himself (Editor - Ring Magazine) |
|
Evelyn Nelson
She was 55, 20 years old when she died
|
as Herself (Ray's Sister) |
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion Crew
