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Hands of Stone
Directed byJonathan Jakubowicz
Written byJonathan Jakubowicz
Produced by
  • Jay Weisleder
  • Carlos Garcia de Paredes
  • Claudine Jakubowicz
  • Jonathan Jakubowicz
Starring
CinematographyMiguel Ioann Littin Menz
Edited byEthan Maniquis
Music byAngelo Milli
Distributed byThe Weinstein Company
Release date
  • August 26, 2016 (2016-08-26) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hands of Stone is an upcoming 2016 American biographical sport film directed and written by Jonathan Jakubowicz. It stars Robert De Niro, Édgar Ramírez, Usher, Ellen Barkin and Ana de Armas. The film is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2016, by The Weinstein Company.[1]

Summary

Follows the life of Roberto Duran, who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16-year-old and retired in 2002 at age 50. In June 1980, he defeated Sugar Ray Leonard to capture the WBC welterweight title but shocked the boxing world by returning to his corner in the November rematch, saying 'no más' (no more).

Cast

Production

Filming

The production on the film began in December 2013 in Panama.[8] Principal photography was completed in March 2014.

Release

In May 2015, The Weinstein Company acquired distribution rights to the film, with a 2,000 screen commitment.[9] The film is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2016.[10]

References

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2016). "Weinstein Co. Dates 'Sing Street' & Roberto Duran Boxing Title 'Hands Of Stone'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez Team For Roberto Duran Pic 'Hands Of Stone'". deadline.com. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Usher won't rule out Oscar for Sugar Ray Leonard 'Hands of Stone' role". digitalspy.co.uk. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Ellen Barkin Lands Female Lead in Robert De Niro Pic 'Hands of Stone'". variety.com. 1 November 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Blades Joins Duran Biopic "Hands of Stone"". Rubén Blades Official Page. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Budú se abre camino en Hollywood (in Spanish)". venevision.net. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  7. ^ Ecksel, Robert (22 December 2014). "John Duddy Nails It". Boxing.com.
  8. ^ "Usher shows off afro, fit physique as Sugar Ray Leonard in newly released photos from 'Hands of Stone' film". nydailynews.com. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  9. ^ Khatachatourian, Maane (May 14, 2015). "Cannes: Robert De Niro Boxing Movie 'Hands of Stone' Bought by Weinstein Co". Variety.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 23, 2016). "Weinstein Co. Dates 'Sing Street' & Roberto Duran Boxing Title 'Hands Of Stone'". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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