Factual error: In the film, Carter leaves the military with service ribbons. In reality, he was discharged after being court-martialed.
The Hurricane (1999)
1 factual error
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, Clancy Brown, Deborah Kara Unger, Vicellous Shannon, Vicellous Reon Shannon
Factual error: In the film, Carter leaves the military with service ribbons. In reality, he was discharged after being court-martialed.
Detective at Hospital: Are these the two men who shot you? Look carefully, Sir. Are these the two men who did this to you?
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter: He said "no."
Detective at Hospital: Move closer.
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter: He said "no."
Detective at Hospital: Move closer.
Det. Sgt. Della Pesca: Take another look, Sir.
Trivia: In reality, after the trial when Rubin is released after 20 yrs, he actually didn't speak to the press. He had a decoy dress in his coat and left out the back.