Movie "Cinderella Man" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Cinderella Man"

During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock—a.k.a. the Cinderella Man—was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the American populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him—his family—was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring.

Starring actors in "Cinderella Man" movie:

Russell Crowe as a character Jim Braddock Russell Crowe also starred in the next movies: "Gladiator" in a role of Maximus; "Proof of Life" in a role of Terry Thorne; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of John Nash; "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" in a role of Capt. Jack Aubrey; "Romper Stomper"; "For the Moment" in a role of Lachlan; "L.A. Confidential" in a role of Officer Wendell 'Bud' White; "3:10 to Yuma" in a role of Ben Wade; "American Gangster" in a role of Det. Richie Roberts; "Virtuosity" in a role of SID 6.7; "A Good Year" in a role of Max Skinner; "Mystery, Alaska" in a role of John Biebe; "The Insider" in a role of Jeffrey Wigand; "Body of Lies" in a role of Ed Hoffman; "State of Play" in a role of Cal McAffrey; "Tenderness" in a role of Detective Cristofuoro;

Renée Zellweger as a character Mae Braddock Renée Zellweger also starred in the next movies: "Bridget Jones's Diary" in a role of Bridget Jones; "Chicago" in a role of Roxie Hart; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Ruby Thewes; "Shark Tale" in a role of Angie; "Jerry Maguire" in a role of Dorothy Boyd; "Reality Bites" in a role of Tami; "Bee Movie" in a role of Vanessa Bloome; "Miss Potter" in a role of Beatrix Potter; "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in a role of Jenny; "Empire Records" in a role of Gina; "One True Thing" in a role of Ellen Gulden; "My One and Only" in a role of Anne Deveraux; "Down with Love" in a role of Barbara Novak;

Paul Giamatti as a character Joe Gould Paul Giamatti also starred in the next movies: "The Negotiator" in a role of Rudy Timmons; "Planet of the Apes" in a role of Limbo; "Saving Private Ryan" in a role of Sergeant Hill; "Paycheck" in a role of Shorty; "Robots" in a role of Tim the Gate Guard; "American Splendor" in a role of Harvey Pekar; "Duets" in a role of Todd Woods; "Big Momma's House" in a role of John; "Lady in the Water" in a role of Cleveland Heep; "The Nanny Diaries" in a role of Mr. X; "The Illusionist" in a role of Inspector Uhl; "Shoot 'Em Up" in a role of Hertz; "Sideways" in a role of Miles; "Fred Claus" in a role of Nick 'Santa' Claus; "Private Parts" in a role of Kenny; "Duplicity" in a role of Richard Garsik; "The Haunted World of El Superbeasto" in a role of Dr. Satan; "Confidence" in a role of Gordo; "Cold Souls" in a role of Paul; "If These Walls Could Talk 2" in a role of Ted Hedley; "The Last Station" in a role of Vladimir Chertkov;

Craig Bierko as a character Max Baer Craig Bierko also starred in the next movies: "The Thirteenth Floor" in a role of Douglas Hall/John Ferguson/David; "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" in a role of Lacerda; "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" in a role of George Finney; "Scary Movie 4" in a role of Tom Ryan; "Superhero Movie" in a role of Wolverine; "The Long Kiss Goodnight" in a role of Timothy;

Paddy Considine as a character Mike Wilson Paddy Considine also starred in the next movies: "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Sam Ross; "The Backwoods" in a role of Norman; "Cry of the Owl" in a role of Robert Forrester; "Dead Man's Shoes" in a role of Richard;

Bruce McGill as a character Jimmy Johnston Bruce McGill also starred in the next movies: "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" in a role of Stanford Marks; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of National Security Advisor Gene Revell; "The Last Boy Scout" in a role of Mike Matthews; "Exit Wounds" in a role of Frank Daniels; "Collateral" in a role of Pedrosa; "Ali" in a role of Bradley; "Elizabethtown" in a role of Bill Banyon; "No Mercy" in a role of Lieutenant Hall; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of Walter Hagen; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of General Norman T. Vance; "The Lookout" in a role of Robert Pratt; "Slow Burn" in a role of Godfrey; "My Cousin Vinny" in a role of Sheriff Dean Farley; "Timecop" in a role of Commander Eugene Matuzak; "Matchstick Men" in a role of Chuck Frechette; "National Lampoon's Animal House" in a role of Daniel Simpson 'D-Day' Day; "Vantage Point" in a role of Phil McCullough; "The Insider" in a role of Ron Motley; "The Hand" in a role of Brian Ferguson; "Obsessed" in a role of Joe Gage; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of Gen. Norman T. Vance; "American Fork aka Humble Pie" in a role of Mr. Grigoratus;

David Huband as a character Ford Bond David Huband also starred in the next movies: "Cube Zero" in a role of Dodd; "The Lookout" in a role of Mr. Tuttle; "Breach" in a role of Photographer; "Wrong Turn" in a role of Trooper;

Connor Price as a character Jay Braddock Connor Price also starred in the next movies: "Good Luck Chuck" in a role of Young Charlie;

Ariel Waller as a character Rosemarie Braddock Ariel Waller starred only in the movie "Cinderella Man"

Patrick Louis as a character Howard Braddock Patrick Louis starred only in the movie "Cinderella Man"

Rosemarie DeWitt as a character Sara Wilson Rosemarie DeWitt also starred in the next movies: "Rachel Getting Married" in a role of Rachel; "Shut Up and Sing aka Wedding Weekend" in a role of Dana; "Tenure" in a role of Beth; "Afterschool" in a role of Teacher; "How I Got Lost" in a role of Leslie;

Linda Kash as a character Lucille Gould Linda Kash also starred in the next movies: "Are We Done Yet?" in a role of Mrs. Rooney;

Nicholas Campbell as a character Sporty Lewis Nicholas Campbell also starred in the next movies: "Prozac Nation"; "The Dead Zone" in a role of Deputy Frank Dodd; "No Contest" in a role of Vic; "Unrivaled" in a role of Raphael;

Gene Pyrz as a character Jake Gene Pyrz starred only in the movie "Cinderella Man"

Chuck Shamata as a character Father Rorick Chuck Shamata also starred in the next movies: "Wargames: The Dead Code" in a role of Carter;