Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- John LeguizamoDirector
- John LeguizamoWriter
- Frank PuglieseWriter
Cast
- John LeguizamoLex Vargas
- Clifton Collins Jr.Loco
- Vanessa FerlitoLizette Sanchez
- Omar Benson MillerMack
- Nestor SerranoVictor
- Robert ForsterScott Green
- David ZayasPaulie
- Juan Carlos HernándezFranky
- Guillermo DíazMommy
- Adrian MartinezChewey
- Robert MontanoResto
- Coati MundiOld Man
Stills
Themes
boxer