Meg Ryan
Jackie Kallen
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- PG-132004 · Drama · 1h 51m
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. Kallen has a bit part in the film playing a reporter, and a few ...
- $39 million
- Michael Kamen
- February 20, 2004
Feb 20, 2004 · A fictional story inspired by the life of Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman who became a successful boxing manager in a male-dominated sport. The film stars Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton and Tony Shalhoub, and was released in 2004.
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Feb 20, 2004 · A biopic of Jackie Kallen, the first female fight promoter in the all-male world of professional boxing. The film follows her relationship with Luther Shaw, a boxer she helps to train and promote, and their struggles with the Cleveland boycott and the media. Ebert praises the film's setup story, the Slow Clap Scene, and the Big Fight finale.
Feb 20, 2004 · A 2004 drama film about a female boxing manager starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps. Critics and audiences panned the movie for its bland and cliched story, low-quality production and poor acting.
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- Charles S. Dutton
- PG-13
- Meg Ryan
A film about Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman who became a boxing manager and guided several major careers, including Luther Shaw, a composite of several boxers. The film explores her relationship with Shaw and the boxing game, as well as her personal struggles and challenges.
Jackie Kallen isn't fighting for glory. She's fighting for respect. Inspired by a true story, Against The Ropes stars Meg Ryan as Kallen, a sassy, brassy boxing manager-in-the-making determined to change "Lethal" Luther Shaw (Omar Epps) from a mere street punk into a world-class prizefighter. To help Shaw rise to the rank of number-one contender, Jackie coaxes veteran trainer Felix Reynolds ...
