Against the Ropes Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
02/20/2004
DVD Release Date:
07/13/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for crude language, violence, brief sensuality and some drug material.
Run Time:
111 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
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
Status:
DVD
