Cinderella Man (2005)

Movie Info

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 becom...(read more...)es 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.

Director: Ron Howard

MPAA: PG-13

Running Time: 2 hrs. 24 min.

Release Date: May 29, 2005

Cast: Angelo Tsarouchas, Boyd Banks, Bruce McGill, Connor Price, Craig Bierko, Fulvio Cecere, Paddy Considine, Paul Giamatti, Ren?e Zellweger, Renée Zellweger, Russell Crowe