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Hurricane Rosie
Raoul has best chances to become next boxing champion in light-heavy weight. For a bet he tries to beat through a door with his bare fist. He wins the bet, but his hand is broken, his career ruined. He starts working on a fair; there he meets Hurricane Rosy the first time. When he sees her the next time, she's star of Mike Fernando's women wrestling show. They passionately fall in love, but their their love must survive her rising fame and his violent jealousy
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Plot Summary
In the competitive world of professional boxing, Rosie O'Malley, a determined boxer, fights her way to the top. Despite facing numerous challenges and prejudices in a male-dominated sport, Rosie's skill, resilience, and unwavering spirit lead her on a path to championship glory. The film follows her journey, highlighting the sacrifices and triumphs that come with pursuing a dream against all odds.
Critical Reception
Hurricane Rosie received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actors, particularly James Brolin and Kim Cattrall. While some critics found the plot predictable, many appreciated its portrayal of an underdog story and its engaging boxing sequences. The film was seen as a solid, if not groundbreaking, sports drama.
What Reviewers Say
A compelling underdog story with strong lead performances.
The boxing scenes are well-executed, adding excitement to the drama.
While formulaic, the film offers an entertaining look at the struggles of a female boxer.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this title, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Kim Cattrall, who plays the titular boxer Rosie O'Malley, reportedly trained extensively to make her boxing scenes look authentic, though the film did not receive any major award nominations.
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