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7.6/10
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The story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.The story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.The story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 7 wins & 18 nominations total
Vicellous Shannon
- Lesra
- (as Vicellous Reon Shannon)
Brenda Denmark
- Alma Martin
- (as Brenda Thomas Denmark)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDenzel Washington trained for over a year with a boxing coach.
- GoofsWhen Carter's Federal Court victory is announced, jubilant inmates hurl waste paper from the cell decks to the floor below. In the background a huge pile of waste paper can be seen, the obvious residue of previous takes
- Quotes
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter: [to Lesra] Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.
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An incredible film, with superb acting
Denzel Washington is so convincing as Rubin Carter that one forgets that he is, indeed, an actor playing a role. From the beginning to the end, Denzel is perfect. The film made me think about how poverty and prejudice can ruin a person's life when misfortune, such as being in the wrong place at the wrong time, visits. I didn't think that I could possibly like a movie that I already knew so much about. With boxing in it, yet! But when Denzel received the Golden Globe Award, I felt I had to see it. What a moving experience! Anyone who enjoys superb acting and a story with a rewarding, emotional ending should not miss this film.
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- rosie-54
- Jan 25, 2000
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Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $50,699,241
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $384,640
- Jan 2, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $73,956,241
- Runtime2 hours 26 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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