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  2. May 15, 2022 · Learn how James J. Braddock, a down-and-out dockworker, became a heavyweight champion and a Depression-era folk hero in 1935. Discover his rags-to-riches story, his epic fight against Max Baer, and his legacy in boxing history.

  3. Dec 6, 2022 · Learn how James Braddock, a humble and hardworking boxer, made a comeback from poverty and depression to challenge Max Baer for the heavyweight title in 1935. Discover the facts and myths behind the film Cinderella Man, based on Damon Runyon's coverage of Braddock's life and fights.

  4. Cinderella Man is a 2005 American drama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti. It tells the true story of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock, who was dubbed "The Cinderella Man" by journalist Damon Runyon.

  5. Dec 22, 2023 · Cinderella Man is a biographical drama based on the life of James J. Braddock, a boxer who overcame the Great Depression and became the world heavyweight champion. The film stays true to the real events and facts of his career, family, and challenges, and features real people as characters.

  6. Oct 3, 2023 · The film tells the inspiring story of James J. Braddock, a former boxer who became a world heavyweight champion in 1935 during the Great Depression. Learn how the film captures the historical accuracy of the time, the fights, and the characters, and what creative liberties were taken for cinematic effect.

  7. James J. Braddock - The Man. James J. Braddock was born on June 7th, 1905, to Irish immigrant parents Joseph Braddock and Elizabeth O'Toole Braddock in a tiny apartment on West 48th Street in New York City. The Braddock family was growing and with five boys and two girls, Joseph and Elizabeth relocated across the Hudson River to the peaceful ...

  8. The 2005 biographical film Cinderella Man tells Braddock's story. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Russell Crowe as Braddock and Renée Zellweger as his wife, Mae. The film had an estimated budget of $88 million and grossed $108.5 million worldwide. Crowe's performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.

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