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intense boxing violence and some language
Plot: What's the story about?
Cinderella Man is inspired by the life of legendary athlete Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe), a once-promising light heavyweight boxer forced into retirement after a string of losses in the ring. As the nation enters the darkest years of the Great Depression, Braddock accepts a string of dead-end jobs to support his wife, Mae (Renée Zellweger), and their children, while never totally abandoning his dream of boxing again.
Thanks to a last minute cancellation, Braddock finds himself back in the ring against the second-ranked world contender -- and to everyone's amazement, Braddock wins in the third round. Despite being pounds lighter than his opponents and repeated injuries to his hands, Braddock continues to fight against challengers and win. Carrying on his shoulders the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised masses, Braddock, dubbed the "Cinderella Man," faces his toughest challenger in Max Baer (Craig Bierko), the heavyweight champion of the world, renowned for having killed two men in the ring.
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Who stars in Cinderella Man: Cast List
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The Hangover Part II, Jungle Cruise
The Girl with All the Gifts, The World's End
American Underdog, Lincoln
Wedding Crashers, The United States of Leland
Who's making Cinderella Man: Crew List
A look at the Cinderella Man behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ron Howard last directed Thirteen Lives and Under the Banner of Heaven.
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Brian GrazerTodd Hallowell
Ron Howard
Penny Marshall
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Production: What we know about Cinderella Man?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Cinderella Man Release Date: When was the film released?
Cinderella Man was a release in 2005 on Friday, June 3, 2005. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Lords of Dogtown, Rock School and High Tension.
Cinderella Man DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Cinderella Man was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 .