Price of Glory

2000

Price of Glory

Critics Consensus

Weak script and predictable story undermines the intensity of the film.

33%

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Total Count: 60

76%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 1,396
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Jimmy Smits returned to the big screen after a career-reviving stint on the TV series NYPD Blue with this emotional drama about the difficult relationship between a father and his sons. Smits plays Arturo Ortega, a man with lifelong dreams of being a contender in professional boxing. While Arturo had the knowledge, drive, and ambition to be a champ, his career proved short-lived, and, after a brief fling with success, he's a forgotten man. However, Arturo has instilled his passion for boxing in his three sons, who grow up learning the fine art of prizefighting. All three boys begin competing in the ring, with Arturo as their manager and coach, but Johnny (Jon Seda) quickly shows so much promise that other managers and promoters want to take over his contract and put him on the fast track to the championship. Arturo feels betrayed when Johnny wants to work with another manager, while his other two sons resent Johnny for turning his back on his father and wish Arturo had the same belief in their talents in the ring. The debut feature from director Carlos Avila and screenwriter Phil Berger, Price of Glory also features Maria Del Mar, Ron Perlman, Paul Rodriguez, and Clifton Collins Jr..

Cast

Jimmy Smits
as Arturo Ortega
Jon Seda
as Sonny Ortega
Ernesto Hernandez
as Johnny Ortega
Maria Del Mar
as Rita Ortega
Ron Perlman
as Nick Everson
Louis Mandylor
as Davey Lane
Sal Lopez
as Hector Salmon
Danielle Camastra
as Mariella Cruz
Paul Rodriguez
as Pepe
John Seda
Ulysses Cuadra
as Young Sonny Ortega
Mario Esquivel
as Young Jimmy Ortega
Gilbert R. Leal
as Young Johnny Ortega
Muni Zano
as Chivo
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Jimmy Ortega
Jack Rader
as Marata
Carlos Palomino (II)
as Oscar
Matt Cedeño
as Young Arturo Ortega
Irene de Bari
as Mrs. Cruz
Paco Farias
as Luis Cruz
Joshua Ponce De Leon
as Little Oscar
Jeff Langton
as Referee
William Marquez
as Machado
José Yenque
as The Hood
Tony Genaro
as Malave
Harley Rodriguez
as Young Hector Salmon
John Verea
as Azamar
Patrick Outlaw
as Dupree
Matthew Kimbrough
as TV Announcer
Michelle Bonilla
as Grace Chavez
John La Fayette
as Dr. Bill Ward
Katrina Gibson
as Young Rita Ortega
Jimmy Lennon Jr.
as Ring Announcer
Tom Simmons
as Salesman
Craig Love
as Rex Macon
Leyna Nguyen
as TV Newscaster
John Capodice
as Priest
Bill M. Ryusaki
as Silver Gloves Official
Noel Gugliemi
as Angel
Clayton Landey
as Boxing Official
Ernesto Macias
as Saraceno
Zitto Kazann
as Dr. Cardinal
Larry Strauss
as Ringside Doctor
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Audience Reviews for Price of Glory

  • Nov 05, 2007
    Fantastic movie!! This is an absolute favorite of mine. After the pivotal peak and rise of HBO's original 'Resurrection Blvd," here is a film with similar interests and highlights of a family in boxing. The movie reflects around the Ortega family who lives near the border of Arizona. Arturo was once a young boxer who dreamt of becoming world champion, but his dreams were crushed the day when he lost a bout in a money fight. Several years later, he teaches and trains his three young sons in hopes that boxing will help secure their future financially. As they get older, they soon realize their dreams are getting bigger as well as their interests. The family embarks upon several new stages in their lives, and Arturo realizes that choices and decisions are no longer his to make but that of his sons. Great cast- Jimmy Smits, Clifton Collins, Jon Seda, Maria Del Mar, Louis Mandylor, and Sal Lopez. Great music! Definitely worth seeing.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
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