Undefeated (2003)

A boxer must navigate a path between his newfound fame and his former life.

Director:

John Leguizamo

Writers:

John Leguizamo (story), Frank Pugliese (story),

Stars:

John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrian Martinez

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Leguizamo	...	Lex Vargas
Clifton Collins Jr.	...	Loco
Adrian Martinez	...	Chewey
Juan Carlos Hernández	...	Franky (as Juan Carlos Hernandez)
Nestor Serrano	...	Victor
Coati Mundi	...	Old man
David Zayas	...	Paulie
Guillermo Díaz	...	Mommy (as Guillermo Diaz)
Omar Benson Miller	...	Mack
Arthur Mercante	...	Referee / Amazura
Mark Schulte	...	Boxing Announcer
Arnie Rosenthal	...	Boxing Announcer (as Arnie 'Tokyo' Rosenthal)
Randy Gordon	...	Boxing Announcer
Psycho Les	...	The Beatnuts
Juju Gigante	...	The Beatnuts

Storyline

Lex 'El Animal' Vargas is a promising Portorican boxer in Queens, but lacks ambition to aim for the big career. That changes after his brother Paulie is accidentally shot dead by a teenager in an amateur hold-up on their late dad's shop, which he now closes to turn professional boxer. His star rises fast, but success brings its own problems, as he he lacks experience to handle professionals and resist the abuse they and his ghetto past entourage make of his generous nature. (...)

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Plot Keywords:

love | bare chested male | boxing | bed | remake

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Taglines:

A winner always knows where he 's going. A champion never forgets where he's from.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 July 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Infamous

Filming Locations:

Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forensic Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment, Lower East Side Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Leguizamo wrote the first draft of this screenplay while on location in Australia, filming Moulin Rouge!.

User Reviews

Awful.

Awful, awful film. The direction (Leguizamo) was choppy, the storyline jumped ALL over the joint, the acting (with the exception of Leguizamo himself) was absolutley horrible, and the fight scenes looked as if they were filmed in slow motion. I think Lequizamo is a fine actor and performer, but this was an absolute disgrace of the film.