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:

The Triumphant True Story

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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

The soundtrack includes many songs from Rubén Blades, who acts in the movie.

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Connections

Featured in Hollywood Express: Episode #14.35 (2016)

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Soundtracks

Bonjour Madame
Performed by Camilo Azuquita
Written by Luis Argumedes Rodríguez & Camilo Azuquita
Edited by Melao Records
© 2015 Sony Classical

User Reviews

Hands Of Stone and Hearts of Gold

Roberto Duran's (Edgar Ramirez) story goes beyond his rise, fall and comeback to the ring. Its shaped by the political turmoil in Panama during the 70's and the early 80's so when he confronts Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher), his stakes are as high as to carry along his nation's pride with him. His trainer Ray Arcel (DeNiro), shapes him from a bully in search for revenge, into a Champion who's at his best after he realizes dignity is much more than just winning the belt. Many have won fights but few fighters have won the respect of their foes as did Duran and Sugar Ray back in the days. True heroes with Hands Of Stone and Hearts of Gold.