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The Hurricane
1999 146 min United States of America R 18+
★8.1
Drama
Director: Norman Jewison
📖 Based on the novel
«The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To 45472»
byRubin Carter
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Description
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$50.7M
Worldwide:
$73.96M
Starring
Denzel Washington
Actor
Vicellous Shannon
Actor
Deborah Kara Unger
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2000
— Best Actor (Drama)
Berlin International Film Festival 2000
— Silver Bear – Best Actor
Berlin International Film Festival 2000
— German Arthouse Guild Prize
Golden Globe 2000
— Best Director
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2000
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2000
— Best Actor (Drama)
Berlin International Film Festival 2000
— Silver Bear – Best Actor
Berlin International Film Festival 2000
— German Arthouse Guild Prize
Key opinion
The Hurricane is widely praised as an emotionally resonant and powerful drama that highlights themes of racial injustice and personal resilience. While Denzel Washington's commanding performance is universally acclaimed, the film faces criticism regarding its historical accuracy and the dramatization of real-world events.
| Acting | Denzel Washington delivers a career-best, masterfully layered performance that anchors the emotional weight of the film. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively portrays the systemic racial prejudice and institutional cruelty faced by the protagonist. | |
| Adaptation | The film prioritizes its dramatic arc over factual precision, leading to significant criticism regarding the fictionalization of real-life events and characters. | |
| Runtime | The lengthy runtime is viewed by some as an immersive, effortless experience, while others find the pacing initially thin or pompous. |