| Edition |
Widescreen ed. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (132 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based upon stories from Rope burns by F.X. Toole. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. |
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Disc 2: Special features: James Lipton takes on three (roundtable with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and moderator James Lipton); Born to fight (examines the parallels of the movie to real-life boxer Lucia Rijker); Producers round 15 (behind the scenes). |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tom Stern ; edited by Joel Cox. |
| Cast |
Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman. |
| Summary |
Frankie is a former boxing manager, who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing, the pair form a touching bond in the process. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; region 1. |
| Language |
Soundtrack in English or French; subtitles in English, French or Spanish. |
| Awards |
Academy Award, Best achievement in directing (Eastwood), Best motion picture of the year (Eastwood, Ruddy, Rosenberg), Best performance by an actor in a supporting role (Freeman), Best performance by an actress in a leading role (Swank), 2005; Golden Globe award, Best director - motion picture (Eastwood), Best performance by an actress in a motion picture - drama (Swank), 2005 |
| Subject |
Boxing -- Drama.
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Boxers (Sports) -- Drama.
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Boxing for women -- Drama.
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Women athletes -- Drama.
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Boxing trainers -- Drama.
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Boxing managers -- Drama.
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Interpersonal relations -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Eastwood, Clint, 1930-
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Swank, Hilary, 1974-
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Freeman, Morgan.
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Toole, F. X., 1930-2002.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Lakeshore Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1419802496 |
| Standard No. |
012569593237 |
| Music No. |
59323 Warner Home Video |
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