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Sugar Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 26, 2009

Sugar

Release Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 NYC/LA

Director: Anna Boden Ryan Fleck

Starring: Michael Gaston Rayniel Rufino Andre Holland Algenis Pérez Soto

R Drama N/A

67% 33%

Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
'Sugar' follows the story of Miguel Santos, a.k.a. Sugar, a Dominican pitcher from San Pedro De Macorís, struggling to make it to the big leagues and pull himself and his family out of poverty. Playing professionally at a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, Miguel finally gets his break at age 19 when he advances to the United States’ minor league system; but when his play on the mound falters, he begins to question the single-mindedness of his life’s ambition. Blending the genres of sports drama, immigrant journey, and coming-of-age story, 'Sugar' is a unique film about self-discovery.
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Who stars in Sugar – Cast List

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Who is making Sugar – Crew List

A look at Sugar behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anna Boden last helmed Freaky Tales and Captain Marvel. The film's writer Anna Boden last penned Freaky Tales and Mississippi Grind.

Producers
Paul S. Mezey
Jamie Patricof
Jeremy Kipp Walker
Production Company
HBO Films

Production – What we know about the Sugar

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for language, some sexuality and brief drug use
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled Dominican Project

Language
English
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Sugar Release Date: When was the film released?

Sugar was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, April 3 , 2009. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Adventureland, Fast & Furious and $9.99.

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  • Added the DVD release date of September 1, 2009

  • Added Algenis Pérez Soto to the credits

  • Added Andre Holland to the credits

  • Added Rayniel Rufino to the credits

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