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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. Played by Meg Ryan, Kallen works her way up in the world of boxing by believing in the fighting skills of Luther Shaw (Omar Epps). Director Dutton appears as veteran trainer Felix Reynolds, whom Kallen encourages to come out of retirement.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for crude language, violence, brief sensuality and some drug material.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
111min.
Theatrical Release Date:
02/20/2004
DVD Release Date:
07/13/2004
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Charles S. Dutton
Starring:
Meg Ryan , Omar Epps , Charles S. Dutton , Tony Shalhoub , Tim Daly
Themes:
Tomboys,Questioning Gender Roles,Success is the Best Revenge,Boxers,Underdogs
Tone:
Gritty,Humorous,Rousing,Visceral
Keywords:
boxing,prizefighter,promoter,trainer,training
Country of Origin:
USA (02-20-2004)
Language:
English