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7.6The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
Released: 2005-06-02144 minDir: Ron HowardRomance, Drama, History
Cast
- Russell Crowe as Jim Braddock
- Renée Zellweger as Mae Braddock
- Paul Giamatti as Joe Gould
- Craig Bierko as Max Baer
- Paddy Considine as Mike Wilson
- Bruce McGill as Jimmy Johnston
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Key facts
- Directed by
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay by
- Cliff Hollingsworth Akiva Goldsman
- Story by
- Cliff Hollingsworth
- Produced by
- Ron Howard Penny Marshall Brian Grazer
- Starring
- Russell Crowe Renée Zellweger Paul Giamatti Craig Bierko Bruce McGill Paddy Considine
- Cinematography
- Salvatore Totino
- Edited by
- Daniel P. Hanley Mike Hill
- Music by
- Thomas Newman
- Production companies
- Touchstone Pictures Universal Pictures Miramax Films Imagine Entertainment
- Distributed by
- Universal Pictures (United States and Canada) Buena Vista International (International) Miramax Films
- Release date
- June 3, 2005 ( 2005-06-03 )
- Running time
- 144 minutes
Key dates
- Published
- 2005
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- boxing
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenwriter
- Akiva Goldsman
- Cast member
- Angelo Dundee
- Composer
- Thomas Newman
- Producer
- Penny Marshall
- Production company
- Touchstone Pictures
Article
Cinderella Man is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, and Paul Giamatti. It tells the true story of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock, who was dubbed "The Cinderella Man" by journalist Damon Runyon. The film marked the second collaboration for Howard and Crowe, succeeding A Beautiful Mind (2001).
Universal Pictures and Miramax Films released Cinderella Man in the United States on June 3, 2005. It received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $108 million worldwide.