Robert De Niro re-enters ring in boxing drama "Hands of Stone"August 24, 2016 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Actor Robert De Niro has re-entered the ring in the new boxing drama film "Hands of Stone", Reuters says. But this time, he's not the one throwing the punches, he's training famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez. Following a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, the film celebrated its upcoming release on the red carpet at a New York premiere on Monday evening. De Niro, 73, who won an Oscar for the boxing movie "Raging Bull" in 1981, plays Duran's trainer Ray Arcel. Singer Usher takes on Duran's rival as Sugar Ray Leonard and also provided the film's theme track. "For every great movie there is a song. For every great moment there's a song," said Usher. "Music is the greatest communicator of emotion and time." Although the film is centered around the life and career of Duran, 65, the film's star said the sport is just the context. "It could have been golf, it doesn't matter," said Ramirez. "It's a human story, a universal story." Cuban actress Ana de Armas, who has the role of Duran's wife, spoke to Ramirez's point, opining that the film is rooted in love, Reuters says. "This movie isn't only about boxing, it's a beautiful love story. When people see, they'll understand how important Felicidad is in Duran's life," she said. "Hands of Stone" will be released in U.S. theaters on August 26. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |