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28 January 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.Plot:
A hardened trainer/manager works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 45 wins & 29 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Hilary Swank's vital work-outs (From Monsters and Critics. 6 November 2009, 10:01 PM, PST)
Swank: 'I'll Always Be Friends With Lowe'
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Swank! Eastwood! Freeman! more (1023 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Clint Eastwood | ... | Frankie Dunn | |
| Hilary Swank | ... | Maggie Fitzgerald | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris | |
| Jay Baruchel | ... | Danger Barch | |
| Mike Colter | ... | Big Willie Little | |
| Lucia Rijker | ... | Billie 'The Blue Bear' | |
| Brian F. O'Byrne | ... | Father Horvak (as Brian O'Byrne) | |
| Anthony Mackie | ... | Shawrelle Berry | |
| Margo Martindale | ... | Earline Fitzgerald | |
| Riki Lindhome | ... | Mardell Fitzgerald | |
| Michael Peña | ... | Omar | |
| Benito Martinez | ... | Billie's Manager | |
| Bruce MacVittie | ... | Mickey Mack | |
| David Powledge | ... | Counterman at Diner | |
| Joe D'Angerio | ... | Cut Man |
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Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language.Parents Guide:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Malaysia:18SG | Iceland:14 | Spain:13 | Portugal:M/16 | India:UA | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:16 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | Ireland:15 (video rating) | Brazil:12Filming Locations:
Hollywood Athletic Club - 6525 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Morgan Freeman was originally approached to play the role of Frankie Dunn. But even before Clint Eastwood took on directing and starring roles, he decided to take the part of Eddie "Scrap-Iron" Dupris. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The back of Molly's robe has the phrase "Mo Cuishle". However the correct spelling in Irish Gaeilge is "Mo Chuisle". moreQuotes:
[first lines]Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: [Narrating] Only ever met one man I wouldn't wanna fight. When I met him he was already the best cut man in the business. Started training and managing in the sixties, but never lost his gift.
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Referenced in "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: The Mighty Wheezers/Billion Dollar Boy (#3.1)" (2004) moreSoundtrack:
Blue Morgan moreFAQ
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It would be difficult to imagine a more perfect trio of performers the likes of Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman in their respective roles in the emotionally-charged "Million Dollar Baby."
My favorite scenes were the early sequences in which Maggie (Swank) visits the dowdy boxing gym and co-opts Eastwood's crusty boxing trainer Frankie into becoming her mentor. Along with the veteran, retired boxer Eddie, played by Freeman, the performances were as electric as the Ali shuffle.
In the overall arc of the story of "Million Dollar Baby," there were three extraneous subplots: (1) Frankie's visits to church and his talks with the priest; (2) the story of the mentally-challenged young man named Danger, who appears in the gym and is taunted by the boxers; and (3) Maggie's family members introduced in two scenes filled with such vulgarity that much of the film's hard-earned credibility was lost. Not only would the film have worked effectively without the subplots, it would have been a much better film without them.
While Eastwood's direction was superb, much credit should also go to the designers, especially the stylish work with lighting. I cannot recall a film as dimly lit as this one, and the subdued lighting contributed substantially to the characters and mood evoked in this sensitive film. The three main performances were standouts. But this film was also a very successful team effort.