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Against the Ropes is a 2004 American sports drama film directed by Charles S. Dutton (in his feature film directorial debut) and starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps. The story is a fictionalized account of boxing manager Jackie Kallen, the first woman to achieve success in the sport.
Feb 20, 2004 · Against the Ropes: Directed by Charles S. Dutton. With Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub. A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Charles S. Dutton
- 2004-02-20
Feb 20, 2004 · A biopic about Jackie Kallen, the first female boxing promoter, starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps. The film relies on cliches but catches fire in the final act with a Slow Clap and a Big Fight scene.
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Feb 20, 2004 · A 2004 sports drama starring Meg Ryan as a boxing manager. Critics panned the film for its bland and cliched plot, while audiences gave it mixed ratings.
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- Charles S. Dutton
- PG-13
- Meg Ryan
Mar 15, 2012 · 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 ...
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A fictional story inspired by Jackie Kallen, the first female boxing manager who broke the gender barrier. The film focuses on her relationship with boxer Luther Shaw and his rise to the championship.
