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She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming. - Against the Ropes
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Title: Against the Ropes

Release Date: 20 Feb 2004

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Romance, Drama

Director: Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions, ATR Films, MMP Erste Filmproduktions

Production Companies: Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions, ATR Films, MMP Erste Filmproduktions

Overview: A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5 (122 votes)

Cast

  • Jackie Kallen: Meg Ryan
  • Luther Shaw: Omar Epps
  • Felix Reynolds: Charles S. Dutton
  • Sam LaRocca: Tony Shalhoub
  • Gavin Reese: Tim Daly
  • Irving Abel: Joe Cortese
  • Renee: Kerry Washington
  • Ray Kallen: Sean Bell
  • Pete Kallen: Dean McDermott
  • Little Jackie: Skye McCole Bartusiak
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