Counterpunch

Name: Counterpunch
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2013-01-15
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Danny Trejo, Steven Bauer, Alvaro Orlando, Camila Banus, Oscar Torre

2013·Movie·R·97 min·★ 4.1(11)

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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.

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About Counterpunch

Counterpunch is a 2013 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Kenneth Castillo. The cast is led by Danny Trejo, Steven Bauer, Alvaro Orlando. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The CW, Plex.

Counterpunch was produced by ToMmY K. PICTURES and made in United States of America. It was released on January 15, 2013, and carries a R certification.

Director: Kenneth Castillo
Writers: Kenneth Castillo
Release date: January 15, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: ToMmY K. PICTURES

Counterpunch cast & crew

Counterpunch was directed by Kenneth Castillo and written by Kenneth Castillo.

The cast features Danny Trejo as Manny Navarro, Steven Bauer as Tomas, Alvaro Orlando as Emilio Manrique, Camila Banus as Talia Portillo, Oscar Torre as Uncle Frank, and Ivonne Coll as Grandma Daisey.

Is Counterpunch worth watching?

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Counterpunch is worth a place on your watchlist.

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