Cinderella Man (PG-13)
synopsis
Based on the true story of fighter Jim Braddock, who in Depression-era New York enters the boxing ring out of desperation to feed his family. He becomes a common folk hero as he battles his way up the ranks, vaulting from broken-down ex-boxer to living legend with a string of amazing upsets to his credit. As word of the scrappy underdog spreads, entire families stay glued to their radios, cheering, praying and experiencing his victories as their own. Their devotion reaches fever pitch when Braddock faces heavyweight champ Max Baer. That night, Braddock's dignity, courage and determination gives hope to a nation and earns him the nickname of Cinderella Man.
details
Drama, Action/Adventure
2 hr. 24 min.
Opened May 29th, 2005
MovieGoer Review
Touted as the first of this year's Oscar hopefuls, Cinderella Man certainly has all the right elements. This is heartfelt real-life story about triumphing over adversities, powered by tremendous performances and a spot-on director. But unfo... MORE
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synopsis
Based on the true story of fighter Jim Braddock, who in Depression-era New York enters the boxing ring out of desperation to feed his family. He becomes a common folk hero as he battles his way up the ranks, vaulting from broken-down ex-boxer to living legend with a string of amazing upsets to his credit. As word of the scrappy underdog spreads, entire families stay glued to their radios, cheering, praying and experiencing his victories as their own. Their devotion reaches fever pitch when Braddock faces heavyweight champ Max Baer. That night, Braddock's dignity, courage and determination gives hope to a nation and earns him the nickname of Cinderella Man.
details
Drama, Action/Adventure
2 hr. 24 min.
Opened May 29th, 2005
MovieGoer Review
Touted as the first of this year's Oscar hopefuls, Cinderella Man certainly has all the right elements. This is heartfelt real-life story about triumphing over adversities, powered by tremendous performances and a spot-on director. But unfo... MORE
