Counterpunch

Counterpunch

R 2013 · 97 min · ★ 4.1 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Based on a true story. A young boxer, Emilio, from the wrong side of the tracks with big dreams of winning the Golden Gloves boxing championship, finds himself at a cross roads after being locked up. As he fights his way back into the winning circle he gets a second shot at the championship title. As he is toe to toe in the ring with his competitor he'll throw all the punches and be the last man standing.

Directed by Kenneth Castillo · Written by Kenneth Castillo

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Danny Trejo Manny Navarro
Steven Bauer Tomas
Alvaro Orlando Emilio Manrique
Camila Banus Talia Portillo
Oscar Torre Uncle Frank
Ivonne Coll Grandma Daisey
Jilon VanOver Teddy
Yeniffer Behrens Lydia Manrique
Jack Guzman Sergio
Giovanni Bejarano Beto
Danny Pardo Benjamin Portillo
Brent Gutierrez Young Sergio

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