| Description |
1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition ; (Special features: Dolby Digital stereo., 480i or 480p standard definition). |
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This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. |
| Language |
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (dubbed in Quebec) (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tom Stern ; editor, Joel Cox ; production designer, Henry Bumstead. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language. |
| Summary |
Frankie Dunn has trained and managed some incredible fighters during a lifetime spent in the ring. Since his painful estrangement from his daughter, Frankie has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone. His only friend, Scrap, is an ex-boxer who looks after Frankie's gym. He knows that Frankie has been seeking forgiveness for the past 25 years. Then Maggie Fitzgerald walks into his gym. Maggie is a waitress with a dysfunctional family. She convinces Frankie to coach her and be her manager. |
| Note |
Special features: "James Lipton takes on three:" roundtable with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and moderator James Lipton; "Born to fight:" discussion with real-life boxer/actress Lucia Rijker; "Producers round 15;" behind the scenes. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 2005: Oscar - Best Achievement in Directing (Clint Eastwood) ; Best Motion Picture of the Year (Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg) ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Morgan Freeman) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Hilary Swank) |
| Terms Of Use |
This Blu-ray disc is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices. |
| Subject |
Women boxers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Boxing trainers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Boxing managers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Families -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Friendship -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Blu-ray discs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 2005.
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| Genre |
Boxing films.
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Sports films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Ruddy, Albert S., 1934-
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Rosenberg, Tom.
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Haggis, Paul.
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Eastwood, Clint, 1930-
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Swank, Hilary.
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Freeman, Morgan.
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Toole, F. X., 1930-
Rope burns.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Lakeshore Entertainment (Firm)
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Malpaso (Company)
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Ruddy Morgan Productions.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Million dollar baby (Motion picture : 2004)
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| ISBN |
1419842374 |
| Music No. |
82845 Warner Home Video |
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