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 | |
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Lucia Rijker | ... | Billie 'The Blue Bear' |
Brían F. O'Byrne | ... | Father Horvak (as Brían 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 | |
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David Powledge | ... | Counterman at Diner |
Joe D'Angerio | ... | Cut Man (as Joe d'Angerio) |
Wanting to learn from the best, aspiring boxer Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) wants Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) to train her. At the outset, he flatly refuses saying he has no interest in training a girl. Frankie leads a lonely existence, alienated from his only daughter and having few friends. Maggie's rough around the edges, but shows a lot of grit in the ring and he eventually relents. Maggie not only proves to be the boxer he always dreamed of having under his wing, but a friend who fills the great void he's had in his life. Maggie's career skyrockets, but an accident in the ring leads her to ask Frankie for one last favor. Written by garykmcd
I didn't view this film until today because I simply wasn't interested in women in boxing; however, I wish I'd seen it years ago! Hillary Swank can never make another film and this one would be her crowning glory. It takes you on a wild ride of emotions from the beginning and Clint Eastwood's curmudgeon self is part of it all. Naturally, the "voice of God" in Morgan Freeman is there to explain it all and give some meaning to what each of the characters fell. By now, everyone knows the ending but I still won't spoil it for late-comers to the film like myself. I do believe much has been made about it and it's unnecessary. Yes, you will be torn about what is morally right but you can certainly understand how Eastwood's and Swank's characters feel! Please see this film. You will understand pugilism more than ever before and you just might see some of your own self in the film! It is well worth the time!