The Fighter
Every dream deserves a fighting chance.
R 2010 · 116 min · ★ 7.4 (5K) · Drama
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.
Directed by David O. Russell · Written by Paul Tamasy
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Mark Wahlberg Micky Ward -
Christian Bale Dicky Eklund -
Amy Adams Charlene Fleming -
Melissa Leo Alice Ward -
Mickey O'Keefe Mickey O'Keefe -
Jack McGee George Ward -
Melissa McMeekin "Little Alice" Eklund -
Bianca Hunter Cathy "Pork" Eklund -
Erica McDermott Cindy "Tar" Eklund -
Jill Quigg Donna Eklund Jaynes -
Dendrie Taylor Gail "Red Dog" Eklund -
Kate B. O'Brien Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund
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