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Synopsis: Russell Crowe stars in the story
inspired by the life of legendary athlete Jim Braddock,
a once-promising light heavyweight boxer forced into retirement
after a string of losses in the ring. As the nation enters
the darkest years of the Great Depression, Braddock accepts
a string of dead-end jobs to support his wife, Mae (Renee
Zellweger), and their children, while never totally abandoning
his dream of boxing again. Thanks to a last-minute cancellation,
Braddock finds himself back in the ring against the second-ranked
world contender – and to everyone’s amazement,
Braddock wins in the third round. Despite being pounds lighter
than his opponents and repeated injuries to his hands, Braddock
continues to fight against challengers and win. Carrying
on his shoulders the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised,
Braddock, dubbed the “Cinderella Man”, faces
his toughest challenger in Max Baer (Craig Bierko), the
heavyweight champion of the world, renowned for having killed
two men in the ring. Braddock - not so much a great boxer
as a great man who boxed – climbed into the ring seeking
nothing more than to provide for his wife and children.
His commitment to them inspired him to championship, elevating
the family man with a simple cause to the level of legend.
Soundtrack Info:
 CINDERELLA MAN
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY ACADEMY AWARD®-NOMINEE THOMAS NEWMAN
ON DECCA/UMG SOUNDTRACKS
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The
Cinderella Man