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Against the Ropes (2004)
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Ratings: 5.1/10 from 4,200 users
Metascore:
36/100
Reviews: 48 user | 76 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Charles S. Dutton |
111 min - 
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Cast
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| Meg Ryan | ... |
Jackie Kallen
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| Omar Epps | ... |
Luther Shaw
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Felix Reynolds
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| Tony Shalhoub | ... |
Sam LaRocca
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| Tim Daly | ... |
Gavin Reese
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| Joe Cortese | ... |
Irving Abel
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| Kerry Washington | ... |
Renee
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| Sean Bell | ... |
Ray Kallen
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| Dean McDermott | ... |
Pete Kallen
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| Skye McCole Bartusiak | ... |
Little Jackie
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| Juan Carlos Hernández | ... |
Pedro Hernandez
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| Holt McCallany | ... |
Doug Doherty
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| Tory Kittles | ... |
Devon Green
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Gene Mack | ... |
Kevin Keyes
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Beau Starr | ... |
Corcoran
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Storyline
A Jewish woman from Detroit who became a boxing manager, guiding several major careers. This film focuses on her relationship with one boxer (Epps), who's reportedly a composite of several including Toney, McKart and Hearns. Kallen eventually left her husband of 30 years, and moved to Los Angeles, becoming the commissioner of the International Female Boxers Association... Written by austin4577@aol.com
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for crude language, violence, brief sensuality and some drug material See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die Promoterin See more »Box Office
Budget:
$39,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,038,546 (USA) (22 February 2004) (1601 Screens)Gross:
$6,614,280 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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by Marco Marinangeli
Performed by Kayla Parker
Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music See more »
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Trivia
Michelle Pfeiffer turned down the chance to star in this film because the actress was at the time was in the process of relocating her family to Northern California. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Luther is having dinner with Jackie, he picks up his napkin twice. See more »Soundtracks
"All My Love"by Marco Marinangeli
Performed by Kayla Parker
Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music See more »
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