The Opponent (2000)
Directed by Eugene Jarecki
Genres - Drama, Sports & Recreation, Family & Personal Relationships |
Sub-Genres - Feminist Film, Sports Drama |
Run Time - 92 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Mark Deming
A woman finds a whole new world opens up to her when she learns to stand up to the man who beats her in this independent drama. Patty (Erika Eleniak) is a woman involved in an abusive relationship who decides to take boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. While practicing at a health club, Patty attracts the attention of June (Aunjanue Ellis) and Fred (John Doman); she's a female boxer and he's a promoter who books fights at local clubs. Both June and Fred think Patty might have what it takes to go pro, and they introduce her to Tommy (James Colby), a trainer who runs a local gym and who helps Patty get into fighting shape. In June, Patty finds a friend who gives her a good reason to get away from her boyfriend, and she begins a slow but steady climb up the ladder of the women's boxing circuit. The Opponent was the first feature for writer and director Eugene Jarecki.
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boxing, domestic-violence, trainer