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Cinderella Man (2005)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 81,271 users
Metascore:
69/100
Reviews: 494 user | 204 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com
The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s. Director:Ron Howard |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| Russell Crowe | ... | ||
| Renée Zellweger | ... | ||
| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
| Craig Bierko | ... | ||
| Paddy Considine | ... | ||
| Bruce McGill | ... | ||
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David Huband | ... | |
| Connor Price | ... | ||
| Ariel Waller | ... | ||
| Patrick Louis | ... | ||
| Rosemarie DeWitt | ... |
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| Linda Kash | ... | ||
| Nicholas Campbell | ... | ||
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Gene Pyrz | ... | |
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Chuck Shamata | ... | |
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Storyline
During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete... Written by Sujit R. Varma
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One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
El luchador See more »Box Office
Budget:
$88,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$18,320,205 (USA) (5 June 2005) (2812 Screens)Gross:
$108,521,911 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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"In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story
to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock."
- Damon Runyon (1936) See more »
(1934)
Written by Benny Goodman, Mitchell Parish, Edgar M. Sampson (as Edgar Sampson) See more »
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Trivia
Russell Crowe dislocated his shoulder while training for the film's boxing sequences, which delayed the filming two months. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When Jimmy Braddock receives the $19 in assistance, the teller gives him two 2-dollar bills of a design first used in 1976. See more »Crazy Credits
Before the Title appears the following:"In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story
to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock."
- Damon Runyon (1936) See more »
Soundtracks
"Don't Be That Way"(1934)
Written by Benny Goodman, Mitchell Parish, Edgar M. Sampson (as Edgar Sampson) See more »
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