The Hurricane
"His greatest fight was for justice."
Originally released in 1999. The Hurricane is a drama film. directed by Norman Jewison. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, and Deborah Kara Unger
Synopsis
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,484 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$74M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $73,956,241
Production Companies
- Beacon Pictures
- Rudy Langlois Productions
- Azoff Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Hurricane?
The Hurricane has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was The Hurricane released?
The Hurricane was released on September 17, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hurricane?
The main cast of The Hurricane includes Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber, John Hannah.
Is The Hurricane worth watching?
The Hurricane has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,484 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.