Bleed for This (2016)

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sport's most incredible comebacks.

Director:

Ben Younger

Writers:

Ben Younger (screenplay by), Ben Younger (story by)

Stars:

Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Miles Teller	...	Vinny
Aaron Eckhart	...	Kevin Rooney
Katey Sagal	...	Louise
Ciarán Hinds	...	Angelo
Ted Levine	...	Lou Duva
Jordan Gelber	...	Dan Duva
Amanda Clayton	...	Doreen
Daniel Sauli	...	Jon
Christine Evangelista	...	Woman in Caesar's Hotel Room
Tina Casciani	...	Heather
Liz Carey	...	Charity - Woman Freaked out by Halo
Denise Schaefer	...	Leigh
Peter Quillin	...	Roger Mayweather
Jean Pierre Augustin	...	Gilbert Dele (as Jeanpierre Augustin)
Edwin Rodriguez	...	Roberto Duran

Storyline

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sport's most incredible comebacks.

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Plot Keywords:

comeback | broken neck | boxing | male objectification | rhode island | 

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Taglines:

This is what the greatest comeback in sports history looks like

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality/nudity and some accident images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

18 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Paz: The Vinny Pazienza Story

Filming Locations:

Dunkin' Donuts Center - 1 La Salle Square, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,366,810, 18 November 2016, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,847,865, 2 December 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Verdi Productions,Magna Entertainment,Bruce Cohen Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is only the third film directed by Ben Younger. The only other movies directed by Younger are Boiler Room (2000) and Prime (2005).

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Goofs

Vinny Pazienza won the Duran fight by a wider margin than it is shown in the movie. Instead of a majority decision (114-114, 115-113 and 115-113) it was a unanimous decision (117-113, 117-112 and 117-112).

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Quotes

Vinny Pazienza: I'm not at my fight weight right now.
Kevin Rooney: Hey, Vinny, I just saw you use your weight. It wasn't slowing you down. At all.
Vinny Pazienza: Look, I don't need to cut corners, Kev. I can make weight.
Kevin Rooney: No, maybe you're at your weight. Cutting corners is what you've been doing.
Vinny Pazienza: I won my first world title...
Kevin Rooney: As a lightweight, I know. The first time I got laid was in my high school parking lot. You see me taking my wife there every time I want to get my rocks off?

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Crazy Credits

In the first part of the end credits, footage of the real people is shown.

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Connections

Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Aaron Eckhart/Michelle Dockery/Margo Price/Atom Willard (2016)

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Soundtracks

Disintegrating
Written by Willis Earl Beal
Performed by Willis Earl Beal
Courtesy of Hot Charity

User Reviews

Faith & Persistence

Based on a true story, Vinny Pazienza overcomes a terrible car accident to return to the sport he truly loves, Boxing. I was a bit hesitant to see this movie because of all the previous movies about fighters. However the director quickly immerses you into Vinny's world and you are immediately hooked. What I liked most about the movie was how all the characters were so believable. The close family relationship, the mother's ritual when all the relatives are glued to the tube, the family dinners, ornaments etc. Everyone has a lot of soul and individuality. Vinny's determination is all important, but he has the affection and love from friends and family. Most of all he has his coach, portrayed by Aaron Eckhart. A man who is fighting is own demons of being a has been, wanting a winner, but also knowing that a coach must do what is best for those under his charge, regardless of what is best for him or others.