The Hurricane

1999
15
2h 26m

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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.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

104K

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POPULARITY

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 7 wins & 18 nominations total

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Trivia
Denzel Washington trained for over a year with a boxing coach.

Goofs
When 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.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Any Given Sunday/Fantasia 2000/Galaxy Quest/The Talented Mr. Ripley/The Hurricane (1999)

Soundtracks
Hurricane
Performed by Bob Dylan
Words by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy
Music by Bob Dylan

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10/10

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.