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Dec 17, 2010 · With Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo. Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.
- David O. Russell
- 3 min
Ward was portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in the 2010 film The Fighter, which was based on his early career. Ancestry. His maternal great-grandmother Annie Greenhalge (Carroll) was born in Ireland, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Flood) Carroll. His maternal great-great-great grandparents Peter McMahon and Ann Quinn were from County Tyrone, Ireland.
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Dec 26, 2023 · Summary. "The Fighter" is a powerful drama that explores the complexities of family, addiction, and pursuing dreams in the world of professional boxing. The film is based on the real-life story of Dicky Eklund and Micky Ward, half-brother boxers from Lowell, Massachusetts, who faced contrasting journeys in their careers.
Feb 2, 2011 · Movies. This article is more than 13 years old. The Fighter tells the story of the real-life Rocky. Small-town boxer Micky Ward was on a losing streak until clinching a world title. Now his...
The Fighter is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer on the verge of being KO'd by drugs and crime. — anonymous.
Jul 7, 2009 · “The Fighter,” a movie on the life of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward starring Irish American Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale is ready to begin shooting. The film, directed by David O. Russell, who...
Dec 10, 2010 · Overview. Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime. Eric Johnson. Screenplay, Story.
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