
The Hurricane(1999)
“His greatest fight was for justice.”
Overview
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
Beacon Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$74M
Cast

Denzel Washington
as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter

Vicellous Shannon
as Lesra Martin

Deborah Kara Unger
as Lisa Peters

Liev Schreiber
as Sam Chaiton

John Hannah
as Terry

Dan Hedaya
as Della Pesca

Debbi Morgan
as Mae Thelma

Clancy Brown
as Lt. Jimmy Williams

David Paymer
as Myron Bedlock

Harris Yulin
as Leon Friedman

Rod Steiger
as Judge Sarokin

Badja Djola
as Mobutu
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$74M
Production Companies
Beacon Pictures • Rudy Langlois Productions • Azoff Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hurricane?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hurricane (1999).
What is The Hurricane about?▼
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Who directed The Hurricane?▼
The Hurricane was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is The Hurricane?▼
The Hurricane has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hurricane?▼
The cast of The Hurricane includes Denzel Washington as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Vicellous Shannon as Lesra Martin, Deborah Kara Unger as Lisa Peters, Liev Schreiber as Sam Chaiton, John Hannah as Terry and more.
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