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The Fighter
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The Fighter

2010-12-10 · 116 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

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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Directors
David O. Russell
Production companies
The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, Mandeville Films, Closest to the Hole Productions, Protozoa Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 129,190,869

Top Cast

Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergMicky Ward
Christian BaleChristian BaleDicky Eklund
Amy AdamsAmy AdamsCharlene Fleming
Melissa LeoMelissa LeoAlice Ward
Mickey O'KeefeMickey O'KeefeMickey O'Keefe
Jack McGeeJack McGeeGeorge Ward
Melissa McMeekinMelissa McMeekin"Little Alice" Eklund
Bianca HunterBianca HunterCathy "Pork" Eklund
Erica McDermottErica McDermottCindy "Tar" Eklund
Jill QuiggJill QuiggDonna Eklund Jaynes
Dendrie TaylorDendrie TaylorGail "Red Dog" Eklund
Kate B. O'BrienKate B. O'BrienPhyllis "Beaver" Eklund
Jenna LamiaJenna LamiaSherri Ward
Frank RenzulliFrank RenzulliSal Lanano
Paul CampbellGary "Boo Boo" Giuffrida
Caitlin DwyerKasie Ward
Chanty SokChanty SokKaren
Ted ArcidiLou Gold
Ross BickellRoss BickellMike Toma
Sean MaloneWolfie

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