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Cinderella Man, directed by
Ron
Howard, is based on a true story about depression era boxing
champ James J. Braddock. The movie stars
Russell Crowe and
Renée Zellweger.
Plot Synopsis for Cinderella Man (from
cinderellamanmovie.com): Russell Crowe stars in the story inspired
by the life of legendary athlete Jim Braddock, a once- promising
light heavyweight boxer forced into retirement after a string of
losses in the ring. As the nation enters the darkest years of the
Great Depression, Braddock accepts a string of dead-end jobs to
support his wife, Mae (Renée Zellweger), and their children, while
never totally abandoning his dream of boxing again. Thanks to a last
minute cancellation, Braddock finds himself back in the ring against
the second-ranked world contender--and to everyone's amazement,
Braddock wins in the third round. Despite being pounds lighter than
his opponents and repeated injuries to his hands, Braddock continues
to fight against challengers and win. Carrying on his shoulders the
hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised masses, Braddock, dubbed the
"Cinderella Man," faces his toughest challenger in Max Baer (Craig
Bierko), the heavyweight champion of the world, renowned for having
killed two men in the ring. Braddock--not so much a great boxer as a
great man who boxed--climbed into the ring seeking nothing more than
to provide for his wife and children. His commitment to them
inspired him to championship, elevating the family man with a simple
cause to the level of legend.
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