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Theatrical Release Date:
02/20/2004
DVD Release Date:
07/13/2004
Run Time:
111min.
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Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Paramount
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for crude language, violence, brief sensuality and some drug material.
Genre(s):
Drama
Plot: Charles S. Dutton's feature-length directorial debut Against the Ropes is based on the real-life story of Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman from Detroit who became a successful boxing manager. Read More
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VIDEO : Against the Ropes (New) Trailer
In this true sports success story, a woman (Meg Ryan) defies all expectations to become a boxing promoter.
VIDEO : Against the Ropes - Trailer
Trailer for 'Against the Ropes,' a story inspired by real-life female boxing promoter Jackie Kallen, played by Meg Ryan. Kallen tries to convince an up-and-coming boxer (Omar Epps), and the boxing world, that she has what it takes to be a promoter.
VIDEO : Against the Ropes Clip 1
Agent Jackie Kallen (Meg Ryan) congratulates boxer Luther Shaw (Omar Epps) on his victory in this scene from the true-life tale.
VIDEO : Video Q&A: Against the Ropes
See clips and interviews with stars Meg Ryan and Omar Epps, as well as Jackie Kallen, the boxing promoter on whose life the movie is based.
VIDEO : Against the Ropes Clip 2
Boxing promoter Jackie Kallen (Meg Ryan) and her first client, Luther Shaw (Omar Epps), talk to reporters at a press conference.
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