Undefeated

– Lex 'El Animal' Vargas is a promising Portorican boxer in Queens, but lacks ambition to aim for the ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Undefeated (2003)

Lex 'El Animal' Vargas is a promising Portorican boxer in Queens, but lacks ambition to aim for the big career. That changes after his brother Paulie is accidentally shot dead by a teenager in an amateur hold-up on their late dad's shop, which he now closes to turn professional boxer. His star rises fast, but success brings its own problems, as he he lacks experience to handle professionals and resist the abuse they and his ghetto past entourage make of his generous nature.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

26 Jul 2003

Language:

English

Director:

John Leguizamo

Writer:

John Leguizamo (story), Frank Pugliese (story), Frank Pugliese (teleplay)

Main Actors:

John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Adrian Martinez, Juan Carlos Hernández

Plot:

Lex 'El Animal' Vargas is a promising Portorican boxer in Queens, but lacks ambition to aim for the big career. That changes after his brother Paulie is accidentally shot dead by a teenager in an amateur hold-up on their late dad's shop, which he now closes to turn professional boxer. His star rises fast, but success brings its own problems, as he he lacks experience to handle professionals and resist the abuse they and his ghetto past entourage make of his generous nature. (...)

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.5/10