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The Opponent

"She couldn't run from her past. So she fought for her future."

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R 2000 · 1h 30m
Drama, Action
Starring Erika Eleniak · James Colby · Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
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Patty Sullivan is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.

Theatrical
Oct 20, 2000
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 29, 2002
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Producers
Paige Simpson, Kaluska Poventud, Eugene Jarecki
Studio
Lionsgate, The Opponent, LLC, Think Tank Films
Keywords
independence domestic abuse physical abuse women boxer
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Erika Eleniak
Patty Sullivan
J
James Colby
Coach
A
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
C
Clark Middleton
Max Weller

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