Plot
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
Storyline
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal -
Billy Hope
Rachel McAdams -
Maureen Hope
Forest Whitaker -
Tick Wills
Oona Laurence -
Leila Hope
50 Cent -
Jordan Mains
Skylan Brooks -
Hoppy
Naomie Harris -
Angela Rivera
Victor Ortiz -
Ramone
Beau Knapp -
Jon Jon
Miguel Gomez -
Miguel 'Magic' Escobar
Dominic Colón -
Mikey
Jose Caraballo -
Eli Frost
Malcolm M. Mays -
Gabe
Lana Young -
Gloria
Danny Henriquez -
Hector Escobar
Filming Locations: Indiana University of Pennsylvania - IUP Kovalcik Convention and Athletic Complex, Indiana, USA
Technical Specs
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Did You Know?
Trivia:
The film was originally considered as an unofficial follow-up to the movie 8 Mile (2002) with Eminem reprising his role. The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. See more »
Goofs:
Jimmy Lennon Jr. acts as the ring announcer for the HBO boxing broadcasts in the movie. However, in real life, Jimmy Lennon Jr. is the announcer for Showtime, and Michael Buffer is the announcer for HBO. See more »
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User Review
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Rating: 9/10
I was lucky enough to catch an advance screening of this movie, and I
was extremely glad I did. After watching the previews I felt as though
a lot of the movie was given away, but I was blown away by the
performances on screen. The movie was centered around a champion prize
fighter hitting rock bottom, and slowly climbing his way back into the
ring. It was an emotional journey that cannot simply be categorized as
a movie about boxing, but rather, an inspiring and riveting tale of
parenthood and a father's love for his daughter. The cast was excellent
and everyone excelled in their roles. I wouldn't have expected to like
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in a role as much as I did. Jake Gyllenhaal
and Forest Whitaker had Oscar worthy performances. Everyone did a great
job with their roles. The cinematography was fantastic, and the fight
scenes gave some great first person shots that made you feel as though
you were there in the ring fighting along side the actors. Overall,
this movie is an experience that is not to be missed. 9/10
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