Uppercut – Watch the trailer now! In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand February 28. Starring Ving Rhames, Luiii, Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy
Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today’s world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott’s keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today’s world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott’s keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
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00:00I trained Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and George Foreman.
00:13It's an honor to meet you.
00:18The judge said I had no business in a courtroom, that I was childish, just need to get my act
00:26together.
00:27You lost your cool.
00:28Stop yelling!
00:29It's primal.
00:30Fight or flight.
00:37You're a champ.
00:43I am a champ.
00:48I remember your body being totally in sync.
00:56Just give me one chance, okay?
00:59So you want a box.
01:01And I want you to train me.
01:03I'll pay you.
01:04You young people think it's all about money.
01:06You don't believe I can go the distance.
01:08This ain't about me here.
01:10Left jab, right cross.
01:12I studied all legendary fights.
01:14Ali.
01:15What do you know about Ali?
01:19I don't train fighters.
01:22I make fighters.
01:25Go put on your gear.
01:29Sit.
01:30Get up.
01:31Move it.
01:32Move it.
01:33I want to see how hard you can go at it.
01:38Ladies and gentlemen.
01:39Feel the pain.
01:44Pain is useful.
01:45Pain is a power that will supercharge him.
01:49Make him feel that.
01:50Yes, sir.
01:59Hard nights.
02:00Days long.
02:01Move it.
02:02Make strong.
02:04Attitude.
02:05Habit.
02:08Gratitude.
02:09Let's go.
02:10The next super middleweight champion of the world.
02:14This is our time to rise.
02:16It's going to be hell.