Undefeated (2003)
A winner always knows where he 's going. A champion never forgets where he's from.
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.
Director: John Leguizamo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: July 26, 2003
Cast
- John Leguizamo - Lex Vargas
- Clifton Collins Jr. - Loco
- Vanessa Ferlito - Lizette Sanchez
- Omar Benson Miller - Mack
- Nestor Serrano - Victor
- Robert Forster - Scott Green
- David Zayas - Paulie
- Juan Carlos Hernández - Franky
- Guillermo Díaz - Mommy
- Adrian Martinez - Chewey
Screenplay
- Frank Pugliese
- John Leguizamo
- Frank Pugliese (Teleplay)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
boxer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Undefeated about?
- 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.
- Who directed Undefeated?
- Undefeated was directed by John Leguizamo.
- Who stars in Undefeated?
- Undefeated stars John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Vanessa Ferlito, Omar Benson Miller, Nestor Serrano, Robert Forster.
- How long is Undefeated?
- Undefeated has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Undefeated?
- Undefeated is a Drama film.
- Where was Undefeated produced?
- Undefeated was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Undefeated?
- The themes of Undefeated include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.