Hands of Stone (2016)

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

Director:

Jonathan Jakubowicz

Writer:

Jonathan Jakubowicz

Stars:

Edgar Ramírez, Usher Raymond, Robert De Niro

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edgar Ramírez	...	Roberto Durán
Robert De Niro	...	Ray Arcel
Usher Raymond	...	Sugar Ray Leonard (as Usher Raymond IV)
Rubén Blades	...	Carlos Eleta
Ana de Armas	...	Felicidad Iglesias
Pedro Perez	...	Plomo (as Pedro 'Budú' Pérez)
Óscar Jaenada	...	Chaflan
John Turturro	...	Frankie Carbo
Ellen Barkin	...	Stephanie Arcel
Jurnee Smollett-Bell	...	Juanita Leonard
Yancey Arias	...	Benny Huertas
Drena De Niro	...	Adele
Ilza Ponko	...	Clara Samaniego (as Ilza Rosario)
Anthony Molinari	...	Marine Molinari
Rick Avery	...	Gil Clancey

Storyline

Follows the life of Roberto Duran, who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16-year-old and retired in 2002 at age 50. In June 1980, he defeated Sugar Ray Leonard to capture the WBC welterweight title but shocked the boxing world by returning to his corner in the November rematch, saying 'no mas' (no more).

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Plot Keywords:

rematch | 1980s | boxing | sex scene | fight | 

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Taglines:

No mas. No surrender.

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Genres:

Action | Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

Panama USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

26 August 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Manos de piedra

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,751,388, 28 August 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,711,736, 9 October 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fuego Films, Epicentral Studios, La Piedra Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Al Pacino was the first choice to play Ray Arcel before he left the role and Robert De Niro took over.

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Connections

Featured in Mike & Mike: Episode dated 23 August 2016 (2016)

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Soundtracks

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE
Traditional
Performed by Duncan Aran & Cy Jack

User Reviews

A visit in time through boxing

Hands of Stone is a pleasant surprise for those willing to regress in time to experience the heights of boxing. Way before internet, there was a time and a place when events like boxing happened, specially when Roberto Duran fought, Panama would come to a stand still. Everyone was tuned into their television for the occasion. When he won, you would hear the country erupt in glee of victory with people sounding their pots & pans. The film showcases those days in an adequate manner. Yes there is the usual clichés happening, but the film's energy transcends those usual predictable story plot point to keep you engage enough to care for the characters. The time capsule through the production design and soundtrack made this film a delight to watch. There is a vast array of subliminal messages from the director, Well come to think of it, its not so subliminal as you see in the ring corners advertising to "Invest in Venezuela". Im sure this obvious product placement was a plea by the director and/or the Venezuelan team working on the film for the audience to take notice of the current situation Venezuelans are living. This strategy has been duly noted. The international cast serves the film well and brings the essence of Duran journey to life. Ruben Blades vintage soundtracks adds an unequal energy to the scenes boosting the film above your usual boxing flick. Hands of Stone is better served watching it on the big screen to truly appreciate the scope of the film.