USA,
2003, 92 min
Directed by:
John LeguizamoScreenplay:
Frank PuglieseCinematography:
Enrique ChediakComposer:
Angelo BadalamentiCast:
John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrian Martinez, Nestor Serrano, David Zayas, Guillermo Díaz, Omar Benson Miller, Jamie Tirelli, Vanessa Ferlito (more)Plots(1)
The story of a young, lightning fast Latino boxer who must navigate the path between his newfound fame, with all its seductive trappings, and his humble yet proud roots growing up on the hardscrabble, mean streets of Jackson Heights, Queens. Surrounded by his childhood friends and an old school trainer, Lex Vargas endures a devastating personal loss before turning professional, eventually signing with a high-profile promoter in order to accelerate his career and get a title shot. (official distributor synopsis)
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