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Cinderella Man (2005)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 86,926 users
Metascore:
69/100
Reviews: 499 user | 206 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com 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 |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| Renée Zellweger | ... | ||
| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
| Craig Bierko | ... | ||
| Paddy Considine | ... | ||
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David Huband | ... | |
| Connor Price | ... | ||
| Ariel Waller | ... | ||
| Patrick Louis | ... | ||
| Rosemarie DeWitt | ... |
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Gene Pyrz | ... | |
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Chuck Shamata | ... | |
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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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One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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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)Company Credits
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"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 »
Written by Bud Freeman (as Lawrence {Bud} Freeman)
Performed by Bud Freeman and His Windy City Five
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under License from EMI Film & Television Music See more »
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The real Jimmy Braddock weighed 17 lbs at birth. He was one of 5 boys and 2 girls born to his Irish parents. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: The credits list Benny Goodman's version of "Don't Be That Way" as the song playing in the club when Jimmy Braddock meets Max Baer. That version of the song was first performed/recorded several years later, in 1938, at Carnegie Hall. See more »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 »
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"Tillies Downtown Now"Written by Bud Freeman (as Lawrence {Bud} Freeman)
Performed by Bud Freeman and His Windy City Five
Courtesy of EMI Records
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