Summary
When a nation was on its knees, a courageous underdog brought them to their feet, overcoming incredible odds to become a legendary champion and an American hero. The inspiring true story of boxer Jim Braddock.
Set in New York and New Jersey during the Great Depression, this is the true story of heavyweight boxer Jim Braddock. After his boxing career hits rock bottom, Jim struggles to make ends meet by taking odd jobs at the dock. When a fortuitous chain of events lands Jim back in the ring for a sceond chance, he makes the most of it by regaining his championship form."
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Braddock, James J.
-- (James Joseph),
-- 1905-1974.
Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Drama. Boxing matches -- United States -- Drama. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher | [Universal City, CA] :Universal,2005 |
| Edition | Widescreen version. |
| Contributors |
Howard, Ron,
1954- Crowe, Russell, 1964- Zellweger, Renée, 1969- Giamatti, Paul. Bierko, Craig. Considine, Paddy. McGill, Bruce, 1950- Newman, Thomas, 1955- Universal Pictures (Firm) |
| Participants/Performers |
Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Paddy Considine, Bruce McGill. |
| Other Contributors |
Director of photography, Salvatore Totino ; art directors, Peter Grundy, Dan Yarhi ; editors, Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hall ; music, Thomas Newman ; costume designer, Daniel Orlandi ; production designer, Wynn Thomas ; visual effects supervisor, Mark O. Forker. |
| Audience |
Rated PG-13; for intense boxing violence and some language. |
| Language |
English French Spanish Includes English and French language tracks, with optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH). Closed-captioned. |
| Notes |
Title from container. Special features: Feature commentary with director Ron Howard; feature commentary with writer Akiva Goldsman; feature commentary with writer Cliff Hollingsworth; deleted scenes with commentary by director Ron Howard; "The fight card": casting 'Cinderella man'; "The man, the movie, the legend": a filmmaking journey; "For the record": a history in boxing; ringside seats; "Jim Braddock: the friends & family behind the legend"; Kodak 'Cinderella man' gallery; DVD-ROM features. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; double sided; Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (2 hrs, 25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN | 0783269919 |
| Other | Classic View |