In the wake of a painful estrangement from his daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time--then Maggie Fitzgerald walks into his gym. In a life of constant struggle, Maggie's gotten herself this far on raw talent, unshakable focus and a tremendous force of will. But more than anything, she wants someone to believe in her. The last thing Frankie needs is that kind of responsibility-- let alone that kind of risk--but won over by Maggie's sheer determination, he begrudgingly agrees to take her on. In turns exasperating and inspiring each other, the two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts, and they find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. Yet, they both face a battle that will demand more heart and courage than any they've ever known.
Production Warner Bros. Pictures (in assocation with); Lakeshore Entertainment (presents); Malpaso Productions; Albert S. Ruddy Productions; Epsilon Motion Pictures [ch];
Cast Names Melissa Verdugo; Jimmy Alioto; Michael Bentt; Bruce Gerard Brown Jr.; Jude Ciccolella; Marc De'Antone; Christopher Gilbertson; Guillermo Jorge; Sean LoGrasso; Robert McMurrer; Sean O'Kane; Ricky Pak; Vladimir Rajcic; Michael Saglimbeni; McKay Stewart; Jaerin Washington; Jason (XV) Williams; Nina Avetisova; Kimberly Estrada; Clint Eastwood; Hilary Swank; Morgan Freeman; Jay Baruchel; Mike Colter; Lucia Rijker; Brian F. O'Byrne; Anthony Mackie; Margo Martindale; Riki Lindhome; Michael Peña;
Box Office USD 100,422,786
Release Date 2004-12-15 (limited) 2005-01-28
Genres Drama; Sport;
MPAA Rating [?] Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic
material and language.