The Fighter (2010)
Every dream deserves a fighting chance.
2010 · R · 1h 56m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Director: David O. Russell
Writers: Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington
Music by: Michael Brook
Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema
Editor: Pamela Martin
Box office: $129M · Budget: $25M · Rated 7.4/10 by 4786 viewers
Cast
Mark Wahlberg as Micky WardChristian Bale as Dicky EklundAmy Adams as Charlene FlemingMelissa Leo as Alice WardMickey O'Keefe as Mickey O'KeefeJack McGee as George WardMelissa McMeekin as "Little Alice" EklundBianca Hunter as Cathy "Pork" EklundErica McDermott as Cindy "Tar" EklundJill Quigg as Donna Eklund JaynesDendrie Taylor as Gail "Red Dog" EklundKate B. O'Brien as Phyllis "Beaver" EklundMore like this
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