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Cinderella Man (2005)

PG_13 144 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance  -   3 June 2005 (USA)
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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

Writers:

Cliff Hollingsworth (screenplay), Akiva Goldsman (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cinderella Man -- The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s. Cinderella Man -- The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s. Cinderella Man -- The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Russell Crowe ...
Renée Zellweger ...
Paul Giamatti ...
Craig Bierko ...
Paddy Considine ...
Bruce McGill ...
David Huband David Huband ...
Connor Price ...
Ariel Waller ...
Patrick Louis ...
Rosemarie DeWitt ...
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Linda Kash ...
Nicholas Campbell ...
Gene Pyrz Gene Pyrz ...
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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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Plot Keywords:

Boxing | 1930s | Love | Dream | Great Depression  | See more »

Taglines:

One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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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)
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Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Crowe suffered from several concussions and cracked teeth. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Jimmy Braddock first shows his wife the $175 his manager gave him, in order for him to train and get back in shape, he holds the money between his index finger and his middle finger. In the next shot, he holds it between his thumb and his index finger. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Gould: Attaboy! Keep him busy!
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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 »

Connections

Referenced in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Best Fights (#1.3)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Happy Birthday to You"
(1893)
Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill See more »