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The Hurricane

1999 DVD Certificate 15.gif
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  • 70
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The inspirational true story of boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1966. Told in a series of flashbacks, Washington immerses himself in the role of Carter with a charged, intense passion. The story jumps around in time, from Carter's troubled childhood, to his arrest in 1966, to his .. Read more

Starring Denzel Washington, John Hannah, Deborah Unger, Liev Schreiber
Director Norman Jewison
Run time 140 mins
Genres Drama

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  • Critics' reviews (5) of The Hurricane

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    Thirty-three years after In the Heat of the Night, veteran director Norman Jewison tackles bigotry and prejudice again in this true story of racial injustice. Oscar nominee Denzel Washington stars as Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, the boxer who was framed for three murders and sentenced to three life terms. Bob Dylan wrote a song about the case and countless petitions were organised on his behalf., but it took a teenage boy named Lesra Martin (Vicellous Reon Shannon) to liberate Carter after 19 years of wrongful imprisonment. Washington initially makes Carter a prickly, uncooperative character, but his gradual progression from hate-filled loner to dignified role model packs a powerful punch.

    • Radio Times
  • 2 stars out of 4

    Washington's performance helps lift this often plodding biopic out of the ordinary, but its clumsy construction diminishes its impact.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 8 out of 10 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Oscar Worthy

    If you ever wondered why Denzel won his best actor Oscar for 'Training Day' which was essentially a bad film, watch this. If you add his performances in 'Cry Freedom' (for example) to this film, you'll realise why Hollywood rectified a long-standing mistake.

      • Dougal4 from Edinburgh
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Great

    I rented this film with a little apprehension, however this was misguided. Washington puts in yet another sterling performance as the former boxing champion, wrongly convicted of murder. Leave aside your personal feelings on films of this nature & pretend it's not a true story, it is a well made film withsome great acting.

      • Thomas Hayden from Channel Islands
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