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The Hurricane Quotes

"His greatest fight was for justice."

R 1999 · 2h 26m · Drama
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31 quotes
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Identification in a Critical Moment
Detective at Hospital Are these the two men who shot you? Look carefully, Sir. Are these the two men who did this to you?
Rubin Hurricane Carter He said "no".
Detective at Hospital Move closer.
Rubin Hurricane Carter He said "no".
Detective at Hospital Move closer.
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Claim of Innocence Amidst Injustice
Rubin Hurricane Carter I'm innocent. I've committed no crime. A crime's been committed against me.
[to the Warden]
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Value of a Book and Its Worth
Lesra Martin 25 cent? Must not be much of a book.
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Questioning Justice and Racial Bias
Lesra The man's innocent. And he's been in jail fifteen or sixteen years. It's not right.
Terry Swinton I know that's what his book says.
Sam Chaiton Two juries found him guilty, Les.
Lesra Two white juries.
Lisa Peters Hey, hey. Not all white people are racist.
Lesra Not all black people are murderers.
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Life Sentence for Rubin Carter and John Artis
Judge Larner Rubin Carter, John Artis, for the murder of James Oliver, it is the courts sentence that you be imprisoned for the remainder of your natural life.
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Questioning Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement
Theo We're looking for two Negros in a white car.
Rubin Hurricane Carter Any two will do?
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Book Pricing and Boxing Announcement
Book Lady Okay, young man. That'll be twenty five cents.
Lesra 25 cent? Must not be much of a book.
Announcer Ladies and gentlemen, this fine young fighter will be right here in Pittsburgh on the boxing cog, this Monday night.
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Criticism of a Controversial Figure
Det. Sgt. Della Pesca Can you believe that black punk? Thinks he's champion of the world. Fighter of the year my ass. He's a low life criminal.
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Struggle for Justice and Redemption
Major cast ] — Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
[[w:Denzel Washington|Denzel Washington]
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Hurricane Carter Wins Boxing Championship Title
Announcer Hurricane Carter has defeated the wilted weight champion of the world.
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Confrontation Between Detective and Boxer
Det. Sgt. Della Pesca I'm gonna take your black ass down, Mr. Fucking Champion of the World.
Rubin Hurricane Carter I got your black fucking champion right between my legs, you short punk bitch.
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Victory Delivered by Hurricane
Announcer Everybody wanted this victory and Hurricane has delivered.
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Reflections on Inhumane Living Conditions
Lesra This is some place.
[observing the prison]
Rubin Hurricane Carter This is no place, not for a human being or anybody. Never get used to a place like this.
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A Request for a Visit
Lesra I would like to come and visit you if that would be alright.
[to Rubin]
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Visibility in a Critical Moment
Sam Chaiton Can he see us?
Terry Swinton Yeah, he can see you.
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The Power of Love and Hate
Rubin Hurricane Carter Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.
[to Lesra]
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Struggles of Life and Death
Mae Thelma Carter Rubin, I ain't walking nowhere from you.
Rubin Hurricane Carter I'm dead. Just bury me.
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Identity and Heritage in Hurricane Carter's Life
Rubin Hurricane Carter Hurricane is the professional name that I acquired later on in life. Carter is the slave name that was given to my forefathers, who worked in the cotton fields of Alabama and Georgia. It was passed onto me.
[voice over narration]
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Reflections on Fifteen Years of Injustice
Rubin Hurricane Carter Fifteen years on.
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Belief in Innocence Amidst Doubt
Rubin Hurricane Carter You think I killed those people son?
Lesra Now I know you didn't.
Rubin Hurricane Carter How do you know?
Lesra I just know.
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Seeking truth and justice through adversity
Major cast ] — Lesra Martin
[[w:Vicellous Reon Shannon|Vicellous Reon Shannon]
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Reflections on Injustice and Imprisonment
Rubin Hurricane Carter Twenty years spent locked up in a cage considered as a danger to society.
[addressing the court]
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Passion for Boxing Amidst Struggle
Rubin Hurricane Carter The one thing I could do, and the only thing was box. I had tasted my own blood and I loved it.
[voice over narration]
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Lesra Acknowledges Reading Mr. Carter's Book
Lesra Dear Mr. Carter, I read your book.
[to Rubin]
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Embracing Identity Beyond Adversity
Reporter Mr. Carter, now that you're free, are you still going to be "The Hurricane"?
Hurricane Carter Oh, I'll always be the "Hurricane", and a hurricane is beautiful.
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The Pursuit of Justice
Rubin Hurricane Carter Justice is all I ask for. Justice.
[addressing the court]
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Transcending Limitations and Finding Freedom
Rubin Hurricane Carter It's very important to transcend to places that hold us.
[to Les]
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The Power of Love Over Hate
Hurricane Carter Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.
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The Fight for Justice and Redemption
Major cast ] — Sam Chaiton
[[w:Liev Schreiber|Liev Schreiber]
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The Influence of Books on Our Lives
Sam Chaiton You know what Les, sometimes we don't pick the books we read, they pick us.
[to Lesra]
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Determination in the Face of Adversity
Major cast ] — Lisa Peters
[[w:Deborah Kara Unger|Deborah Kara Unger]