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Undisputed

Undisputed

Action · Drama · Crime · 2002

Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

Movie details

Undisputed

“Two enemies ... The mob ... The ultimate showdown.”

2002 Action · Drama · Crime 1h 36m

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6.5 / 10

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Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Walter Hill

Written by

David Giler · Walter Hill

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Monroe Hutchen

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

George 'Iceman' Chambers

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Mendy Ripstein

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

A.J. Mercker

Jon Seda

Jon Seda

Jesus 'Chuy' Campos

Wes Studi

Wes Studi

Mingo Pace

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

James 'Ratbag' Kroycek

Court is in session

Put Undisputed on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.