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To Be King

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
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8.5/10
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To Be King (2011)
To Be King is the story of down and out son of a professional boxer, Tyrone King, who loses his family and is plagued with setbacks but finds redemption in his life to move on. He crosses paths with the man who trained his father and the man who lead his
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The story of a down and out boxer who overcomes the odds to become a champion.The story of a down and out boxer who overcomes the odds to become a champion.The story of a down and out boxer who overcomes the odds to become a champion.

  • Director
    • Steve Rahaman
  • Writer
    • Steve Rahaman
  • Stars
    • Nigel Harvey
    • Frank Merlino
    • Rosie Moss
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    • Director
      • Steve Rahaman
    • Writer
      • Steve Rahaman
    • Stars
      • Nigel Harvey
      • Frank Merlino
      • Rosie Moss
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Nigel Harvey
    • Tyrone king
    Frank Merlino
    • Uncle Frank
    Rosie Moss
    Rosie Moss
    • Clarissa Martinez
    LoDeon
    LoDeon
    • Marcus Walsh
    Miriam Morales
    Miriam Morales
    • Sharon Stills
    Tommy Clohessy
    • Jimmy O'Rielly
    Kamel Goffin
    Kamel Goffin
    • Wesley King
    Daniel Girace
    • William Bulldog
    Steve Rahaman
    • Pretty Boy Steve
    Julio Lourido
    Julio Lourido
    • Hernandez
    • (as Julio Lousav)
    Murray Adams
    • Shane Harris
    Brian Alevis
    • Luis
    Nick Campanile
    • Referee
    Lucia Clohessy
    • Nickie O'Riley
    Julian Conde
    • Officer Juaquin Decali
    Johnny Correa
    • Johnny
    Nya Harvey
    • Nya
    Ryan Moore
    Ryan Moore
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    • Director
      • Steve Rahaman
    • Writer
      • Steve Rahaman
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    • Trivia
      Nigel Harvey came to Director Steve Rahaman in the summer of 2008 with the idea for the film.
    • Goofs
      After the first scenes with Frank and Jimmy, the screen flashes the month as January. A few scenes later, Tyrone's phone receives a text message with a date stamp of February. This scene would have taken place 3 days later.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy O'Rielly: Your arms are too short to box with bullets.

    • Crazy credits
      Production Photos are seen during the film credit.
    • Alternate versions
      An alternate version of the film with a different ending can be found on the company website.
    • Connections
      Followed by To Be King (Directors Cut)

    User reviews21

    Featured review
    10/10

    Very emotional, Very touching, MUST WATCH!

    From start to finish, this is a movie that grabs your attention and keeps you emotionally involved with the characters. The story telling was great and the acting were very convincing. I've seen this movie a few times already. One of the few independent films out there that had me coming back to watch again. Highly recommended.
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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Rahaman Studios Limited LLC (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Falling Leaves Productions
      • Rahaman Studios
      • SR Studios
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    • Budget
      • $60,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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