Stars: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, Paddy Considine, Robert Jezek, John Hannah, Deborah Unger, Liev Schreiber, Rod Steiger, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Harris Yulin, Clancy Brown

Director: Ron Howard

Summary: Two features. Director Ron Howard and star Russell Crowe re-team in 'Cinderella Man' after their Oscar-winning collaboration, A 'Beautiful Mind'. It's the true story of boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), a heavyweight contender from New Jersey nicknamed the Bulldog of Bergen, who lost his fame and fortune during the Great Depression only to win the hearts of the downtrodden during a spectacular comeback. Crowe is masterful as Braddock, with Renee Zellweger playing his wife, and Paul Giamatti as his loyal friend and manager, Joe Gould. The sharply observed script devotes a significant amount of screen time to the domestic struggles of Braddock's family; developing character and place with a wealth of period detail, so when the comeback starts, the payoff is enormous. The matches themselves are unforgettable: raw, intense, riveting, with more than a passing stylistic nod to Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking 1980 film, 'Raging Bull'. Though it may sound a bit formulaic, one should remember that this is the true and original underdog boxer story from which all others hail, and it's riveted together with true craftsmanship. Howard has a real skill for plucking audience members' heartstrings, and the performances are first-rate. Giamatti and Crowe play off each other in a rapport perfectly suited to their roles, especially at the ring, where the one's manic intensity makes a perfect contrast to the other's warrior grace. Also includes 'Hurricane'.

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Deleted Scenes, Ron Howard Intros, Ringside Seats
Subtitles:	Danish, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Year:	2005
Release Date:	May 15, 2006
Runtime:	279 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B U G 0029501
Keywords:	Man, Two, General, Cinderella, Hurricane, Drama, Discs
Genre:	Drama