Ving Rhames steps into the ring for gritty boxing drama 'UPPERCUT', delivering a knockout performance that's already generating Oscar buzz in Tinseltown.
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Rhames plays a former boxing champ trying to get his life back on track, drawing on his own real-life struggles with addiction to bring raw authenticity to the role.
First-time director Alex Ranarivelo drew inspiration from classic sports films like 'Raging Bull' to craft an unflinching look at the hardships of life after the spotlight fades.
Ving Rhames steps into the ring for gritty boxing drama 'UPPERCUT', delivering a knockout performance that's already generating Oscar buzz in Tinseltown.
beat sheet
Rhames plays a former boxing champ trying to get his life back on track, drawing on his own real-life struggles with addiction to bring raw authenticity to the role.
First-time director Alex Ranarivelo drew inspiration from classic sports films like 'Raging Bull' to craft an unflinching look at the hardships of life after the spotlight fades.