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Gloves of Stone

Gloves of Stone

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Gloves of Stone

2009

1h 37m

4.3(10 votes)

Drama

Action

Overview

Abner is trapped in the rough life of Mexico City. His escape? Boxing. Dr. Frank Irwin (Martin Sheen) and his son Jimmy, a pro boxer, come together to teach Abner that the heart fuels the punches we throw in life.

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Rogue Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Willie

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Dr. Frank Irwin

Álex Perea

Álex Perea

Abner Torres

Danny Perea

Danny Perea

Silvana Torres

Kirk Harris

Jimmy Irwin

Christian Vasquez

Christian Vasquez

Wilo

Raúl Méndez

Manuel

Marco Antonio Barrera

Himself

Daniel Evangelista

Jose Daniel Evangelista

Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Rigoberto Torres

Creative team

Directed by: Miguel Necoechea
Written by: Carl Bessai
Kirk Harris
Produced by: Don Franken
Kirk Harris

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