Undefeated
“A winner always knows where he 's going. A champion never forgets where he's from.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 13, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Leguizamo
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Pugliese, John Leguizamo
- Original Title
- Undefeated
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Leguizamo
Frank Pugliese, John Leguizamo
Robert Kessel, Scott Macaulay, Enrique Chediak
Department Leadership Roster
John Leguizamo
Director
Frank Pugliese
Writer
John Leguizamo
Writer
Scott Macaulay
Producer
Enrique Chediak
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Undefeated
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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?
The principal cast of Undefeated includes John Leguizamo, Clifton Collins Jr., Vanessa Ferlito, Omar Benson Miller, Nestor Serrano.
When was Undefeated released and how long is it?
Undefeated was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Undefeated?
Undefeated holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).