Undefeated (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Invicto, L'invaincu, Invaincu, Undefeated - Der Sieger, O boxer, A verhetetlen, Infamous
Director: John Leguizamo
Writer: Frank Pugliese, John Leguizamo
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Genre: Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: boxer
Story
Lex 'El Animal' Vargas is a promising Puerto Rican boxer living in Queens with his brother Paulie. After their father's death, Lex takes over the family shop but lacks ambition for a professional boxing career. When Paulie is accidentally shot dead by a teenager during an attempted robbery at the shop, Lex decides to turn professional as a way to honor his brother's memory and provide for their mother. Lex's star rises quickly in the boxing world, but his generous nature and lack of experience make him vulnerable to abuse from professionals and his old ghetto entourage.
Summary
Undefeated (2003) is a drama film directed by John Leguizamo about Lex 'El Animal' Vargas, a Puerto Rican boxer from Queens who turns professional after his brother's tragic death. The film explores themes of ambition, loss, and the struggles of rising through the ranks in the boxing world while trying to maintain one's integrity.
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