Cinderella Man (2005)

During the tragic years of the Great Depression, Irish boxer James Braddock would rise to the occasion and fight for his family, for food, and for the hope of a nation in need of a little inspiration. "Cinderella Man" is the tale of the true underdog emerging at last, only after years of trial and heartache.

The cast includes: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, and Paul Giamatti.

Story and screenplay by: Cliff Hollingsworth.

Directed by: Ron Howard.

The Cinderella Man Review

Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport.

Rated: PG13 for intense sport violence and brief language.

"In all the history of the boxing game you find no human interest story to
compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock…" -Damon Runyon

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