Calgary Public Library

The fighter

Label
The fighter
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
CHVRS rating: 14A
Main title
The fighter
Medium
videorecording DVD
Review
"...an emotional powerhouse that comes close to spilling over."--Rolling Stone"...two brilliant and extreme supporting performances that are among the year's best."--San Francisco Chronicle"By far the most rousing, expertly cast movie this year..."--New York Daily News
Runtime
115
Summary
Micky Ward is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and trainer, Dicky, a local legend battling his own demons. Their explosive relationship threatens to take them both down. However, the bond of blood may be their only chance to redeem their pasts and, at last, give their hard-luck town what it's been waiting for: pride. Special features include commentary and a featurette
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action

Incoming Resources

  • Has instance
    1