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Against the Ropes

Against the Ropes (2004)

Drama, Romantic, Sports, Biographical | United States, Germany

Director: Charles S. Dutton

Where to watch

In cinema from 14/05/2004

Rating: 5.3/10

User rating: 6.5/10
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SYNOPSIS

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...

Actors

Writer: Cheryl Edwards, Jackie Kallen

Producer: Robert W. Cort, Mike Drake

RUNTIME: 111 min

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