The Hurricane
The Hurricane
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The Hurricane (1999)

R (US) | USA | English | 146 min
Directed by: Norman Jewison
7.7

This film tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African-American man who rose above his troubled youth to become a top contender for the middle-weight boxing title. However, his dreams are shattered when he is accused of a triple murder, and is convicted to three natural-life terms. Despite becoming a cause celebre and his dogged efforts to prove his innocence through his autobiography, the years of fruitless efforts have left him discouraged. This changes when an African-American boy and his Canadian mentors read his book and are convinced of his innocence enough to work for his exoneration. However, what Hurricane and his friends learn is that this fight puts them against a racist establishment that profited from this travesty and have no intention of seeing it reversed.

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Golden Berlin Bear

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama

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Release Date

Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
1999-09-17
Slovakia
No data
1999-12
USA
(premiere)
1999-12-14
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Hurricane
(Original title)
Huracán
Argentina
The Hurricane
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Moderate
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild