Director:
Norman JewisonWriters:
Armyan Bernstein, Dan GordonProducers:
Armyan Bernstein, John Ketcham, Norman JewisonCinematographer:
Roger DeakinsEditor:
Stephen Rivkin A.C.E.Production Designer:
Philip RosenbergProduction Company:
Beacon Pictures A disclaimer reads: "While this picture is based upon a true story, some characters have been composited or invented, and a number of incidents fictionalized."
This printed epilogue appears after the final scene of the film and before the end credits:
"The state of New Jersey appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court in an effort to have Rubin Carter returned to prison.
"On January 11, 1988, the Supreme Court denied the state of New Jersey's appeal and affirmed Judge Sarokin's decision to set Rubin Carter free.
"It had taken 22 years
"To this date, the real killers have never been found or pursued.
"Terry, Sam, and Lisa returned to Canada.
"Rubin Carter joined them there and makes his home in Toronto. He is the executive director of the Association in Defence [sic] of the wrongly accused.
"Mae Thelma and her family still reside in Patterson, New Jersey. She and Rubin remain close friends.
"John Artis was released from prison and is now living in Virginia, where he counsels youthful offenders.
"Lesra Martin graduated with honors from the University of Toronto. He completed his masters degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He now practices law in Vancouver."
This is followed by a shot of Rubin Carter holding up the WBC Championship belt, which is followed by another title:
"In 1993, the World Boxing Council awarded Rubin Hurricane Carter the world middleweight championship belt in recognition of his twenty year fight for freedom. An honor never bestowed on any fighter outside the ring."
The following "Special Thanks" credits are offered in the end titles: "Myron Beldock and Professor Leon Friedman; Matt ...
A disclaimer reads: "While this picture is based upon a true story, some characters have been composited or invented, and a number of incidents fictionalized."
This printed epilogue appears after the final scene of the film and before the end credits:
"The state of New Jersey appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court in an effort to have Rubin Carter returned to prison.
"On January 11, 1988, the Supreme Court denied the state of New Jersey's appeal and affirmed Judge Sarokin's decision to set Rubin Carter free.
"It had taken 22 years
"To this date, the real killers have never been found or pursued.
"Terry, Sam, and Lisa returned to Canada.
"Rubin Carter joined them there and makes his home in Toronto. He is the executive director of the Association in Defence [sic] of the wrongly accused.
"Mae Thelma and her family still reside in Patterson, New Jersey. She and Rubin remain close friends.
"John Artis was released from prison and is now living in Virginia, where he counsels youthful offenders.
"Lesra Martin graduated with honors from the University of Toronto. He completed his masters degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He now practices law in Vancouver."
This is followed by a shot of Rubin Carter holding up the WBC Championship belt, which is followed by another title:
"In 1993, the World Boxing Council awarded Rubin Hurricane Carter the world middleweight championship belt in recognition of his twenty year fight for freedom. An honor never bestowed on any fighter outside the ring."
The following "Special Thanks" credits are offered in the end titles: "Myron Beldock and Professor Leon Friedman; Matt Baer; The City of Toronto, Ontario; Ontario Film Development Corporation; The City of Paterson, New Jersey; The City of Jersey City; City of New York, Mayor's Office For Film, Theater and Broadcasting; New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission; Everlast Sports Manufacturing Company; The Gillette Company; USO; John J. Hill, Jr.; Joe Woolf of Union Bank of California, N.A.; Robert C. Janiszewski, as the County Executive for Hudson County, New Jersey and Hudson County cultural & Heritage Affairs, who have made it possible for the filming at the Justice William Brennan Court House"
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Offscreen Credit
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AFI Life Achievement Award