description The Hurricane Overview
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama chronicling the life of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who was convicted of murder. Based on his autobiography and subsequent accounts, the film details Carter’s wrongful conviction and his decades-long fight for freedom. It explores the legal battles surrounding his case in Paterson, New Jersey.
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info The Hurricane Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
help The Hurricane FAQ
Who plays Rubin Carter in The Hurricane?
Denzel Washington plays middleweight boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. His performance in the 1999 film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
What crime was Rubin Carter convicted of?
Carter and John Artis were convicted of a triple murder committed at a bar in Paterson, New Jersey. The film argues that racial prejudice and unreliable testimony contributed to their convictions.
Who is Lesra Martin, and how does he become involved?
Lesra Martin is a Brooklyn teenager living with a Canadian educational group who reads Carter's autobiography, The Sixteenth Round. He begins corresponding with Carter, and the group later helps investigate the case.
Does the film show Rubin Carter returning to boxing?
No, the central victory is Carter's release rather than a comeback in the ring. His conviction was set aside by a federal judge in 1985 after he had spent roughly two decades in prison.
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