DVD
NR (Not Rated)
Ring of Fire - The Emile Griffith Story
Anchor Bay (2005)
In Collection
#469

Seen It:
No

Owner:
Ben
Drama, Sport
USA  /  English

Director Dan Klores; Ron Berger

In this tender yet haunting story, filmmakers Dan Klores and Ron Berger (directors of The Boys of 2nd Street Park) capture a provocative saga of love, violence and redemption.

New York City, March 24, 1962: Rival boxing champions Emile Griffith and Benny "Kid" Paret entered the ring for their feverishly anticipated world title bout. Earlier, Paret had taunted his allegedly homosexual opponent with a shocking slur. That night, as millions of fans watched the fight on live television, Griffith brutally beat Paret to death. The sport of boxing, the life of Emile Griffith, and the innocence of America would be changed forever.

Through startling archival footage and revealing new interviews with journalists, historians, champion boxers, Paret's widow, and Griffith himself, experience the Sundance sensation that begins with one tragic night nearly 45 years ago whose impact is still being felt today.

Edition Details
Edition Widescreen
Barcode 013131376494
Region Region 1
Release Date 9/20/2005
Packaging Jewel Case
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Deleted Scenes
Director's Commentary
Personal Details
Purchase Date 9/29/2005
Purchase Price $14.99
Store Best Buy
Condition New (Still Sealed)
Current Value $14.99
Links Amazon US