Cinderella Man

  • Theatrical - Wide 2005-06-03
Box Office Gross: $108,539,911
Running Time: 144 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: Universal Pictures, Miramax, Imagine Entertainment, Parkway Productions, Brian Grazer Productions

JoBlo's Rating

7/10

Synopsis

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

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