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Uppercut

Uppercut

Two worlds collide. Two fighters unite.

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DramaThriller

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When Elliott, a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni, 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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

4.5/10

Release Date

23 January 2025

Country

Germany

Cast

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Elliott Duffond

Luise Grossmann

Luise Grossmann

Toni Williams

Jordan E. Cooper

Jordan E. Cooper

Payne Harris

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Rita Stooth

Scott Monahan

Scott Monahan

Referee

Andrew Ibach

Andrew Ibach

Philipp

Lynn Favin

Lynn Favin

The Cellist

Jaime Wallace

Jaime Wallace

Blondie

Manny Ayala

Manny Ayala

Mitch

Fermin Padilla III

Fermin Padilla III

Hale

Biko Eisen-Martin

Biko Eisen-Martin

Darius

Cedric Brandon Jones

Cedric Brandon Jones

Reporter

Victor Plajas

Victor Plajas

Tyrone Thribbs

Charles T. Massey

Charles T. Massey

Jomar (uncredited)

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