Shadowboxer (2005)
Shadowboxer is a 2005 action movie directed by Lee Daniels, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren and Vanessa Ferlito.
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
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What is Shadowboxer about?
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
When was Shadowboxer released?
Shadowboxer was released on 9 September 2005.
How long is Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer runs 1h 33m.
Who made Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer was directed by Lee Daniels.
Where can I watch Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Shadowboxer
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Mikey
- Helen Mirren as Rose
- Vanessa Ferlito as Vicki
- Macy Gray as Neisha
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Dr. Don
- Stephen Dorff as Clayton Mayfield
- Mo'Nique as Precious
- Tom Pasch as Andrew
- Ryan Eric Speise as Anthony - Age 3
- Matt Higgins as Eddie
- John Panzarella as Man in Hotel
- Marvina Vinique as Mikey's Mother