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| 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 | |
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Denise Schaefer | ... | Leigh |
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Peter Quillin | ... | Roger Mayweather |
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Jean Pierre Augustin | ... | Gilbert Dele (as Jeanpierre Augustin) |
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Edwin Rodriguez | ... | Roberto Duran |
On November 1988, Vinny Pazienza boxes Roger Mayweather for the WBC World Light Welterweight Title. He arrives late to the weigh-in, as he has been riding a stationary bicycle in order to make the weight limit. Vinny's final weight is 140 pounds even, which qualifies him for the fight. Instead of resting up for the fight, Vinny spends the night at a casino. The following day, he loses to Mayweather. At one point during the fight, Vinny is hit after the bell. His boxing manager Lou Duva causes a scene by going after Mayweather, but is punched as a result. Following the match, Duva tells the media that Vinny should retire from boxing. This angers Vinny's father Angelo (who serves as his coach), and he confronts Duva. In the ensuing argument, Vinny announces that he wants another fight, and hires Kevin Rooney as his coach..
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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.