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Dec 17, 2010 · The Fighter: Directed by David O. Russell. 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
The Fighter is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on the lives of professional boxer Micky Ward (Wahlberg) and his older half-brother and former boxer Dicky Eklund (Bale).
- $25 million
2010, Drama/Biography, 1h 56m. 91% Tomatometer 255 Reviews. 89% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings. What to know. Critics Consensus. Led by a trio of captivating performances from Mark Wahlberg,...
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- David O. Russell
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- Mark Wahlberg
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. Paul Tamasy. Screenplay, Story. Eric Johnson. Screenplay, Story. David O. Russell. Director. Scott Silver.
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Dec 15, 2010 · David O. Russell's “The Fighter” is based on Ward's true story, and perhaps Micky ( Mark Wahlberg) is flat and withdrawn here because he is in life. His family is spectacularly dysfunctional.