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SYNOPSIS __________
Plot:
Russell Crowe stars in the story inspired by the life of legendary
athlete Jim Braddock, 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 (Renee 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, 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.
Braddock-not so much a great boxer as a great man who boxed-climbed
into the ring seeking nothing more than to provide for his
wife and children. His commitment to them inspired him to
championship, elevating the family man with a simple cause
to the level of legend.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Universal Pictures
Imagine Entertainment
Release Date:
June 3, 2005
RELATED LINKS__________
OFFICIAL SITE: Set Photos / More info on James J. Braddock
www.jamesjbraddock.com --- CLICK
HERE
OFFICIAL SITE: First Look at the Movie Poster
www.empiremovies.com --- CLICK
HERE
FAN SITE: Fan site for actor Russell Crowe
www.murphsplace.com --- CLICK
HERE
FAN SITE: Fan site for actor Russell Crowe
maximumcrowe --- CLICK
HERE
FAN SITE: Fan site for actress Renee Zellweger
www.reneefan.net --- CLICK
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