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He rose from poverty to become an unrivaled champion in the boxing ring and inspire a entire nation to carry on in a time of unrelenting hardships, and now viewers can take a look at the real-life Cin... read more read more...derella Man who inspired Ron Howard's triumphant tale in the documentary that follows the life of boxing legend Jim Braddock. From his early struggle to make a name for himself in the world of boxing to the late-career comeback that serves as the ultimate example of the American spirit, Braddock was an underdog whose rare, late-career second chance ultimately led him to win the World Heavyweight Champion title and forever alter the course of boxing history. A story as inspiring today as it was when Braddock stepped into the ring to fight for the World Heavyweight title back in 1935, this remarkable story of one man's unbreakable will is sure to have sports fans cheering in their seats. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 55 min.

Directed by: Brian Gillogly, John Preston

Release Date: May 17, 2005

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  • March 11, 2008
    just a great movie and a great story about a boxer and his family best movie of the year bay far just wow!!!!!!
  • August 23, 2007
    Russell Crowe is one of my favorite actors. He beautifully portrays and tells the story of a great boxer, James Braddock.
  • February 22, 2007
    THIS MAN WENT FROM RICH TO POOR BUT STILL KEPT HIS HEAD UP AND NEVER GAVE UP ON HIS WIFE AND KIDS AND BY THE WAY THIS IS A TRUE STORY IT HAPPND DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION!!!!!!!!!
  • December 8, 2006
    I'm a huge fan of Russell Crowe and I was not disappointed in this. Usually, these are not my type of films (as some here have commented) but something about his performance here drew me.
  • September 10, 2006
    GREAT MOVIE! I love true life stories and this one is a great story.His son Harry was part of the movie in subtle ways and it is just a great movie.

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