Shadowboxer
"Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive"
Originally released in 2005. Shadowboxer is a action/crime film. directed by Lee Daniels.
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, and Vanessa Ferlito
Synopsis
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Teton Films
- Lee Daniels Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadowboxer about?
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the mai...
Who directed Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer was directed by Lee Daniels.
How long is Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Shadowboxer released?
Shadowboxer was released on September 9, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadowboxer?
The main cast of Shadowboxer includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray, Joseph Gordon-Levitt.