When he wasn't busy refereeing some of boxing's biggest moments - including the historic rematch between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson that marked the first time a heavyweight champion successfully defended his title in a rematch - you'd find Arthur Mercante Sr. playing beer salesman on television.
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Films
1. American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
The explosive world of "American Gangster" follows Frank Lucas, a ruthless drug kingpin, who seizes power after the death of his mentor. Rising to become the top importer of heroin in Harlem, he innovatively sources the drugs from Southeast Asia. Based on a true story, this compelling drama brings to light the darker side of the American dream.
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IMDb Rating: 7.8
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TMDb Rating: 7.588
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Metacritic Rating: 76.0
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Release Date: 2007-11-02
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Runtime: 157.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Budget: $100,000,000.0
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Box Office Revenue: $266,500,000.0
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Status: Released
2. Requiem for a Heavyweight
The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!
Requiem for a Heavyweight is a captivating tale of an aging heavyweight boxer named Mountain Rivera, who faces the bitter reality of being washed up in his only profession. As he struggles to leave his past behind, gangsters threaten him with danger, and his scheming manager, Maish Rennick, attempts to manipulate him into a degrading wrestling match for quick bucks. Along with his loyal trainer, Army, Mountain questions his options and grapples with his disillusioned fate.
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IMDb Rating: 7.8
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TMDb Rating: 7.142
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Release Date: 1962-10-16
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Runtime: 85.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Budget: $1,100,000.0
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Experience the intense world of crime-solving in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, a gripping TV series that delves into the minds of the criminals while following the Major Case Squad's relentless pursuit of justice. With ten seasons and 195 episodes, this thrilling drama takes viewers on a ride through the complex psychological approaches used to solve the cases. Join Detective Bobby Goren and his team as they unravel some of the most intricate and challenging criminal mysteries ever conceived. This is the ultimate must-watch for lovers of suspense, drama, and a gritty, urban worldview.
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Original Name: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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TMDb Rating: 7.55
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Languages: ["en"]
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Episode Runtime: [42]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Original Language: en
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2001-09-30
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Last Air Date: 2011-06-26
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Number of Seasons: 10
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Number of Episodes: 195
