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The Fighter

Every dream deserves a fighting chance.

2010 · R · 1h 56m

Directed by David O. Russell

7.4

TMDB audience score
4,909 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

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Cast

  • Mark Wahlberg
    Micky Ward

  • Christian Bale
    Dicky Eklund

  • Amy Adams
    Charlene Fleming

  • Melissa Leo
    Alice Ward

  • Mickey O'Keefe
    Mickey O'Keefe

  • Jack McGee
    George Ward

  • Melissa McMeekin
    "Little Alice" Eklund

  • Bianca Hunter
    Cathy "Pork" Eklund

  • Erica McDermott
    Cindy "Tar" Eklund

  • Jill Quigg
    Donna Eklund Jaynes

  • Dendrie Taylor
    Gail "Red Dog" Eklund

  • Kate B. O'Brien
    Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund

  • Jenna Lamia
    Sherri Ward

  • Frank Renzulli
    Sal Lanano

  • Paul Campbell
    Gary "Boo Boo" Giuffrida

  • Caitlin Dwyer
    Kasie Ward

  • Chanty Sok
    Karen

  • Ted Arcidi
    Lou Gold