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Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story (2005) | Criteria

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Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story

English • 2005 • 1h 27m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Dan Klores, Ron Berger

Synopsis

A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.

Included in
In the Ring: Boxing On-Screen
Position 16
Included in
July 2022
Position 61

Credits

Crew

DirectorDan Klores, Ron Berger

CinematographerBuddy Squires

ComposerSherman Foote

EditorMichael Levine

ProducerDan Klores, Ron Berger

Cast

Emile Griffithas Self

Don Dunphyas Self (archive footage)

Benny Paretas Self (archive footage)

as Self

Jimmy Breslinas Self

Howie Albertas Self

Gil Clancyas Self