Against the Ropes (2004)
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- PG-13
- 1h 50min
- Biography, Drama
- 20 Feb 2004 (USA)
- Movie
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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Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| 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
(as Juan Hernandez)
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| Holt McCallany | ... |
Dorsett
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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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Jared Durand | ... |
Young Crisco
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Diego Fuentes | ... |
Car Attendant
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Angelo Tucci | ... |
Rex
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Reg Dreger | ... |
Lonnie
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Arturo Fresolone | ... |
Hernandez' Manager
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James Jardine | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Big Daddy Wayne | ... |
Stormy
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| Merwin Mondesir | ... |
Street Crony
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| Doug Lennox | ... |
Barrel Chested Man
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Hayley Verlyn | ... |
Beauty with LaRocca
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| Moses Nyarko | ... |
Mouketendi
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| Aidan Devine | ... |
Crisco
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Joel Harris | ... |
Mathias
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| Michael Rhoades | ... |
Mathias' Manager
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Bruce Gooch | ... |
Pawn Shop Clerk
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| Arnold Pinnock | ... |
Heavyweight
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Neven Pajkic | ... |
Heavyweight
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Adrianne Keshock | ... |
Janey
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| Dov Tiefenbach | ... |
Organic Clerk
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Jackie Kallen | ... |
Female Reporter
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Mike Kraft | ... |
Jacobs
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John Christopher Terry | ... |
USA Today Reporter
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| Tamara Hickey | ... |
Megan the Reporter
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| Karen Robinson | ... |
Kimberly Insurance
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| Noah Dalton Danby | ... |
LaRocca Henchman
(as Noah Danby)
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Rocky Zolnierczyk | ... |
Sands Fight Referee
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Tracy Waterhouse | ... |
Receptionist
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| Michael Buffer | ... |
Ring Announcer
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| Neil Crone | ... |
HBO Commentator
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Ray Marsh | ... |
Final Fight Referee
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Jeff Ironi | ... |
Security Guard
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Jean Daigle | ... |
Montage Promoter
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Carlos Varela Jr. | ... |
Hernandez' Trainer
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| Jason Jones | ... |
Ticket Guy
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| Shawn Lawrence | ... |
Philadelphia Fight Official
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| Howard Green | ... |
Sands
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Julian Scott | ... |
Ray Kallen's Sparring Partner
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Remo DiCarlo | ... |
Buffalo Opponent
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Everton McEwan | ... |
Luther's Sparring Partner
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Eric Reynolds | ... |
Hopeful Fighter
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| Nick Alachiotis | ... |
Luther's Trainer
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Syd Vanderpool | ... |
Luther's Tampa Opponent
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Egerton Marcus | ... |
Hopeful Fighter
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Suchart Yodkerepauprai | ... |
Rugged Boxer
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Hector Perez | ... |
Hernandez' Sparring Partner
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Rogue Johnston | ... |
Montage Opponent
(as Rogue Johnson)
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Paul Lawrie | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Donovan Boucher | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Martin Van Zanten | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Edwin DeLeon | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Chad Keens-Douglas | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Michael A. Amos | ... |
Montage Opponent
(as Michael Amos)
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Anthony Ferri | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Joseph Richardson | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Everol Carty | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Derek Bujalski | ... |
Montage Opponent
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Michael Dion | ... |
DJ at Strip Club
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Adrian Teodorescu | ... |
Referee
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Alwin Mascoll | ... |
Interviewed Boxer
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Peter Wylie | ... |
Miami Referee
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Dave Dunbar | ... |
Philadelphia Referee
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| Lisa Hochstein | ... |
Hottub Girl (scenesDeleted)
(as Lisa MacKay)
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| Gillian Leigh | ... |
Hottub Girl (scenesDeleted)
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Todd Bendera | ... |
Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
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Keith Carr | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Harry Davis | ... |
Boxing Referee (uncredited)
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| Jessica Irvine Drake | ... |
Boxer's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Jef Etters | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Patrick Ezerzer | ... |
Boxing Trainer (uncredited)
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Rick Fike Jr. | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Denver Jade | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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John Kalbhenn | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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Danny Lentz | ... |
Police Detective (uncredited)
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Marc Lupish | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Paul Mota | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Derwin Rowser | ... |
Man sitting on Porch (uncredited)
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Sarah Scotford | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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Michael Sercerchi | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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A.J. Verel | ... |
LaRocca Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles S. Dutton | ||
Written by
| Jackie Kallen | ... | (life) |
| Cheryl Edwards | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert W. Cort | ... | producer |
| Mike Drake | ... | co-producer |
| Jackie Kallen | ... | associate producer |
| Scarlett Lacey | ... | executive producer |
| David Madden | ... | producer |
| Jonathan Pillot | ... | executive producer |
| Steven Roffer | ... | executive producer |
| Sharon Seto | ... | field producer: EPK |
Music by
| Michael Kamen | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack N. Green | ||
Editing by
| Eric L. Beason | ||
Editorial Department
| Diane Brunjes | ... | assistant editor |
| Paul Covington | ... | assistant editor |
| Donald Freeman | ... | colorist |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
| Brigitte Rabazo | ... | first assistant editor: Canada |
| Mark Rathaus | ... | first assistant editor |
| Dennis Thorlaksen | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Tina Gerussi | ||
| Avy Kaufman | ||
Production Design by
| Sandra Kybartas | ||
Art Direction by
| Armando Sgrignuoli | ||
Set Decoration by
| Steven Essam | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth E. Carter | ||
Makeup Department
| Renee Chan | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Veronica Ciandre | ... | hair stylist |
| Alan D'Angerio | ... | hair designer: Ms. Ryan (as Alan Dangerio) |
| Linda Dowds | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert C. Mathews III | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Epps |
| Elaine L. Offers | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Ryan (as Elaine Offers) |
| Rita Pacitto | ... | second assistant hair stylist |
| Dorota Zajac | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lyn Lucibello | ... | unit production manager |
| Karyn McCarthy | ... | production manager: USA |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Genevieve Anthony | ... | assistant director |
| Sarah Campbell | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Cowan | ... | first assistant director |
| Matt Hunwicks | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Don H. Julien | ... | second assistant director: Cleveland |
| Joanna Moore | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Tory Bellingham | ... | property master |
| Kelly Brine | ... | storyboard artist |
| J. Tracy Budd | ... | set dresser |
| John S. Bukala | ... | construction coordinator: Cleveland |
| Paula D Collins | ... | on-set dresser (as Paula Collins) |
| Robert DeSue | ... | set dresser |
| Alexander Galant | ... | assistant art director |
| James A. Gelarden | ... | art director: US |
| Kenneth J. Kellers | ... | leadman |
| Matthew Lammerich | ... | key scenic artist |
| Erin Leslie | ... | assistant key scenic artist |
| Aaron Morrison | ... | assistant art director |
| Jeff Poulis | ... | assistant property master |
| Erika Rice | ... | props buyer |
| Dawn Rivard | ... | set decoration buyer |
| Diana Stoughton | ... | set decorator: Cleveland |
| Donald Vandewater | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Jonathan Andrews | ... | boom operator |
| Bruce Carwardine | ... | production sound mixer |
| Pat Cassin | ... | second boom operator |
| David E. Fluhr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gabriel Guy | ... | sound recordist |
| Brian W. Jennings | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jon Johnson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Ryan Juggler | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Susan Kurtz | ... | dialog editor / sound editor |
| William Levins | ... | sound editor |
| Charles Maynes | ... | sound effects editor |
| Christian P. Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Angelo Palazzo | ... | sound editor |
| Michael Paterson | ... | daily sound transferer |
| Eliza Pollack Zebert | ... | adr editor |
| Vic Radulich | ... | adr editor |
| Miguel Rivera | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Brent Robichaud | ... | epk audio |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer |
| Brad Sokol | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Greg Steele | ... | adr mixer |
| Bruce Stubblefield | ... | sound editor |
| Mike Szakmeister | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Robert Troy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Robert Ulrich | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Markus Wade | ... | boom operator |
| James Wright | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby Stereo |
Special Effects by
| Keith Baur | ... | special effects crew |
| Rocco Larizza | ... | special effects assistant |
| John MacGillivray | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Boyd Martin | ... | special effects foreman |
| Richard Rivera | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Rob Sanderson | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Bret Culp | ... | on-set supervisor |
| Paul DeOliveira | ... | digital compositor |
| Steven Fagerquist | ... | digital compositor |
| Maria A. Gordon | ... | digital compositor |
| Peter Koczera | ... | senior digital artist |
| Derek Ledbetter | ... | compositor |
| Bob Munroe | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Robert Munroe) |
| Ken Ouellette | ... | 2D paint artist: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures / compositor: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures |
| Brian A. Smeets | ... | digital compositor |
| Ken D. Smith | ... | digital efx producer |
| Jay Stanners | ... | digital effects artist |
| Martin Tori | ... | on set visual effects supervisor |
| Hilton Treves | ... | visual effects |
| Tracey Vaz | ... | lead 2D compositor: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures |
| Marnie Wells | ... | digital compositor |
| Alphonso Young | ... | digital compositor |
| Louis Kim | ... | digital compositor: CORE Digital Pictures (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Nick Alachiotis | ... | stunts |
| Roy T. Anderson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rogue Johnston | ... | stunts |
| Neven Pajkic | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Beauchamp | ... | second assistant camera |
| Pierre Berube | ... | best boy rigging electric |
| Kevin Boyd | ... | key video assist operator: Cleveland |
| Craig Bulmer | ... | electrician |
| Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli | ... | dolly grip |
| Glenn Cannon | ... | video assist operator |
| Michael Carella | ... | camera operator |
| Ian Carmody | ... | electrician |
| Trevor Carroll-Coe | ... | film loader: Cleveland |
| Joe Cassano | ... | grip: Cleveland |
| Bill Coe | ... | first assistant camera: Cleveland |
| Angelo Colavecchia | ... | camera operator |
| John Colavecchia | ... | assistant camera |
| Carolyn Cox | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Kiely Cronin | ... | second assistant camera: "d" camera |
| Tim Davis | ... | video assist operator |
| Alex Dawes | ... | rigging gaffer: Cleveland |
| Cylvan Desrouleaux | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Jeff Fisher | ... | electrician |
| Howard Galbraith Jr. | ... | best boy |
| Howard Galbraith | ... | best boy (as Howie Galbraith) |
| Michael Galbraith | ... | gaffer |
| Ben Gervais | ... | camera operator: video / playback operator |
| Glen Goodchild | ... | best boy grip |
| Wayne Goodchild | ... | key grip |
| Greg Grainger | ... | grip |
| Peter N. Green | ... | first assistant camera: USA |
| Ryan Green | ... | camera operator |
| Jeff Heintzman | ... | grip |
| Mark Hryma | ... | camera operator: Wescam camera |
| Dan Jarrell | ... | grip |
| Jim Krauter | ... | dolly grip |
| Julie 'Doc' Lindstrom | ... | electrician: Cleveland |
| Bobby McMahan | ... | second assistant camera: Cleveland |
| Clyde Miller | ... | assistant camera: Wescam camera |
| Charles Moore | ... | grip |
| Keith Nickoson | ... | company grip |
| Mike Nixon | ... | remote head technician |
| Michael Plant | ... | generator operator |
| Ron Renzetti | ... | dolly grip |
| Davidson Tate | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Ron Zabarsky | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Lavelle Brown | ... | casting assistant |
| Jessica Daniels | ... | casting assistant |
| Amanda L. Preputnik | ... | extras casting |
| Lillian Pyles | ... | casting: Cleveland |
| Maureen Whalen | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elayne Alexander | ... | wardrobe key set |
| Catherine Ashton | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Lois DeArmond | ... | costume illustrator |
| Jay Du Boisson | ... | costume supervisor |
| Renee Fontana | ... | costumer: Ms. Ryan (as Renée Bravener) |
| Mia Sturup | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Matt Cahill | ... | location scout |
| Rita Duffey | ... | 2nd unit location manager |
| Artis I. Gaines | ... | assistant location manager |
| Will Hoddinott | ... | location manager |
| Don J. Hug | ... | location manager: USA |
| Gregory Katz | ... | assistant location manager |
| Mark McFadden | ... | assistant location manager |
| Mark Moore | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| Peter Boyer | ... | orchestrator |
| James Seymour Brett | ... | music co-producer |
| Johnny Caruso | ... | music editor |
| Debbi Datz-Pyle | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Bruce Dukov | ... | concert master |
| Robert Elhai | ... | orchestrator |
| Joel Franklin | ... | music preparation |
| Joel Iwataki | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Blake Neely | ... | orchestrator |
| Curtis Roush | ... | music editor |
| Jonathan Sacks | ... | orchestrator |
| Brad Warnaar | ... | orchestrator |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anna Rane | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Corazza | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Marc Scott | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Frank Tenaglia | ... | transportation captain |
| Robert Tenaglia | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Julie Adams | ... | dialect consultant: Ms. Meg Ryan |
| Leslie Adler | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryan |
| Nick Alachiotis | ... | assistant boxing choreographer |
| Gerry Alfonso | ... | payroll accountant |
| Kate Amer | ... | production coordinator |
| Roy T. Anderson | ... | boxing choreographer |
| Jackie Bazan | ... | publicist |
| John 'Frenchie' Berger | ... | armorer |
| Kevin Berman | ... | consultant |
| Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe | ... | legal representative |
| Peter Bird | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Blaine | ... | production assistant |
| Michelle Breger | ... | assistant production coordinator: USA |
| Chad Bronson | ... | production assistant |
| Adrienne Brown | ... | production assistant |
| Alex Capaldi | ... | production office assistant |
| Anthony Carovillano | ... | craft service |
| Keith Carr | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Dickson | ... | production assistant |
| Larry Donahue | ... | caterer |
| Kevin Drysdale | ... | production assistant |
| Ava DuVernay | ... | promotional services |
| Jef Etters | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Everett | ... | unit publicist |
| Jay Floyd | ... | clearance administrator |
| Cheryl Francis | ... | assistant: Mr. Dutton |
| Jennifer Ganton | ... | production secretary |
| Christina Grozik | ... | film commissioner |
| Leigh Ann Hayes | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryan |
| Paul Hiscock | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryan (as Paul R. Hiscock) |
| Daniel Horvat | ... | first assistant production accountant |
| Allen Kellogg | ... | production assistant |
| Matthew Kosoy | ... | assistant: Mr. Drake |
| Marco Kyris | ... | stand in: Tony Shalhoub |
| Jo Levison | ... | co-first assistant accountant |
| Will F. Moore | ... | extras wrangler |
| Amanda L. Preputnik | ... | extras wrangler |
| Robin M. Reelis | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| James Renner | ... | production assistant |
| Glen Richard | ... | production auditor |
| Jennifer K. Rosner | ... | assistant: Mr. Madden (as Jennifer Rosner) |
| Todd SanSone | ... | production assistant: Cleveland |
| Nina Saxon | ... | title designer |
| Sandra Seacat | ... | acting coach: Meg Ryan |
| Tasha Smith | ... | assistant: Mr. Dutton |
| Vess Stoeva | ... | assistant accountant |
| Shadeed Suluki | ... | trainer: Mr. Epps |
| Matthew T. | ... | production assistant |
| Kimberly Taylor | ... | set teacher |
| Debbie Tieman | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Dave Tommasini | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Lora Umphress | ... | payroll accountant: Cleveland |
| Cherokee Walker | ... | helicopter pilot |
| James A. Wolf Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Becky Woodward | ... | production assistant |
| Mimi Zora | ... | assistant: Mr. Cort |
| Shannonn Kelly | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Rubolino | ... | assistant: Michael Kamen (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Todd k Smith | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- ATR Films
- Cort/Madden Productions
- MMP Erste Filmproduktions
- Moviemakers Productions (MMP)
- Paramount Pictures
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Net5 (2007) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- United International Pictures (2004) (Argentina)
Special Effects
- C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures (opticals)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color timing)
- Dolce & Gabbana (thanks)
- Eric Stonerook Music (music preparation)
- Fury & Grace Digital (digital sound editing)
- HBO Sports (special thanks)
- Hanna Brothers Film & Event Catering (catering)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (special thanks)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (opticals)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Mary Nelson-Fraser & Associates (negative cutting)
- Nina Saxon Film Design (titles designed by)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
- Paramount Studios (digital sound editing)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound re-recording)
- Toronto Film Studios (movie studio)
- Wescam USA (Wescam cameras provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $39,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,038,546, 22 Feb 2004 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $6,614,280 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Michelle Pfeiffer turned down the chance to star in this film because, at the time, the actress was in the process of relocating her family to Northern California. See more » |
| Goofs | When Luther is having dinner with Jackie, he picks up his napkin twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Indie Film Cafe (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Baby Workout See more » |
| Quotes |
Jackie Kallen:
All that plastic. It's a wonder she doesn't melt in that spotlight. See more » |