Against the Ropes (2004)
Directed by Charles Dutton
Genres - Drama, Comedy, Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Sports Drama |
Release Date - Feb 20, 2004 (USA) |
Run Time - 111 min. |
Countries - Germany, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Andrea LeVasseur
Charles S. Dutton's feature-length directorial debut Against the Ropes is based on the real-life story of Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman from Detroit who became a successful boxing manager. Played by Meg Ryan, Kallen works her way up in the world of boxing by believing in the fighting skills of Luther Shaw (Omar Epps). Director Dutton appears as veteran trainer Felix Reynolds, whom Kallen encourages to come out of retirement.
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boxing, prizefighter, promoter, trainer, training