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DVD

The fighter

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (EAS, WSQ)

Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

In English, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee.

Publication Information

Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2011]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality.

Summary

Based on a true story, two brothers, against all odds, come together to train for a historic title bout that has the power to reunite their fractured family and give their hard-luck town what it's been waiting for: pride. Micky Ward is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and trainer, Dicky, a local legend battling his own demons. Their explosive relationship threatens to take them both down--but the bond of blood may be their only chance for redemption.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.

Special features: commentary by director David O. Russell ; The warrior code: filming The fighter.

Subjects