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14 January 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
Based on the inspirational true story of a champion. morePlot:
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 14 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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good old-fashioned entertainment moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denzel Washington | ... | Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter | |
| Vicellous Reon Shannon | ... | Lesra Martin | |
| Deborah Kara Unger | ... | Lisa Peters | |
| Liev Schreiber | ... | Sam Chaiton | |
| John Hannah | ... | Terry Swinton | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Det. Sgt. Della Pesca | |
| Debbi Morgan | ... | Mae Thelma Carter | |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Lt. Jimmy Williams | |
| David Paymer | ... | Myron Bedlock | |
| Harris Yulin | ... | Leon Friedman | |
| Rod Steiger | ... | Judge Sarokin | |
| Badja Djola | ... | Mobutu | |
| Vincent Pastore | ... | Alfred Bello | |
| Al Waxman | ... | Warden at Rahway Penitentiary | |
| David Lansbury | ... | U.S. Court Prosecutor |
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Rated R for language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R (certificate #36908) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Singapore:PG (cut) | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter was actually discharged from the military after four courts martial (after just 21 months' service), though the movie shows him as a returning hero. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: The final scene looks like Foley Square - downtown NY with the New York City Hall in the background - not anyplace in New Jersey, where Sarokin would be sitting. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, this fine young fighter will be right here in Pittsburg on the boxing cog, this Monday night.
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Jewison's film is an old-fashioned biopic, complete with pivotal backstory, voiceover narration, and a character who enters the protagonist's life and changes it immeasurably. It's one of those stand-up-and-cheer movies where everyone seems to be against the hero, but above all odds (and with more than a little help from some of his friends), he rises above The System and gets his belated due. It's an oft-used scenario, with many scenes that could easily have been taken from Jewison's other films A SOLDIER'S STORY or IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. Yet despite the familiarity of the storyline, I'll be damned if I wasn't choking back tears of elation at the movie's triumphant conclusion. It's a masterful piece of filmmaking that proves Norman Jewison's skill as a director, as he transcends the cliche-bound script and, with the help of Washington and company, makes it a powerful entity all its own.
As the Hurricane, Denzel Washington proves he is one of the best actors (if not THE best) in the business today. He can run the gamut from cold hatred to hearty laughter like few others can. He brings dignity and class to every one of his pictures (he was the only thing worth watching in THE BONE COLLECTOR). Here, he makes you FEEL every single thing he's feeling. In times of righteous indignation, you feel morally outraged alongside him. When he's at his most vulnerable, you can feel your throat constricting and your eyes watering. He has an uncanny knack for reaching into your soul and making you part of the picture itself; it's almost as if he's channelling the viewer while acting. Other actors delight in wowing the audience with grand theatrics and histrionics, but neglect to make the audience care; Denzel is usually soft-spoken and low-key, but always holds your attention.
In summary, THE HURRICANE was one of the most exhilarating motion picture experiences I've had all year. Norman Jewison directs with a deft surehandedness reminiscent of his late 1960s/early 1970s glory years, Denzel Washington delivers perhaps the most awe-inspiring performance of the year, and the audience goes home happy and feeling good about themselves and the world. What more could be asked for?