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On the Ropes (1999)

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User Rating: 7.2/10 (201 votes)
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Overview

Plot:
The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring. | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations more
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The real deal more

Cast

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Sam Doumit ... Maya
Martin Goldman ... Himself
Harry Keitt ... Himself
Randy Little ... Himself
Tyrene Manson ... Herself
Mickey Marcello ... Himself
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad ... Himself
Aida Santiago ... Herself
Noel Santiago ... Himself
George Walton ... Himself
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Additional Details

Runtime:
94 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
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Company:
Highway Films more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
The real deal, 31 July 2003
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Author: George Parker from Orange County, CA USA

The award winning, Oscar nominated, and critically acclaimed documentary "On The Ropes" takes the audience into a New York ghetto gym where young boxers trapped in the slums and projects struggle and sweat tirelessly for a shred of hope that they may some day leave the hopelessness of their life behind. The film offers a limited look at the underbelly of boxing, something which few boxing fans ever see, as it examines the painful existence and enormous courage of three young boxing hopefuls. Unlike other sports where professionals scout college campuses cutting deals for big money, this little indie documentary shows the real and often raw deal and may help answer the one question so often asked about the sport of boxing: Why in the hell would anyone want to step into a ring and risk getting beat up? (B+)

Note - yes, I watched it again.

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