Category: Drama

Year: 2010

Rating: -/10 ()

Director: David O

Country: USA

Language: English

Release Date: 10 December 2010 (USA) See more »

Writers: Scott Silver (screenplay), Paul Tamasy (screenplay), and 4 more credits »

Movie Storyline
The Fighter, is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

Cast:
Mark Wahlberg - Mickey Ward
Christian Bale - Dicky Eklund
Amy Adams - Charlene Fleming
Melissa Leo - Alice Ward
Mickey O'Keefe actor - Himself (as Mickey O'Keefe)
Jack McGee - George Ward
Melissa McMeekin - 'Little Alice' Eklund
Bianca Hunter - Cathy 'Pork' Eklund
Erica McDermott - Cindy 'Tar' Ecklund
Jill Quigg - Donna Eklund Jaynes
Dendrie Taylor - Gail 'Red Dog' Eckland
Kate B. O'Brien - Phyllis 'Beaver' Ecklund (as Kate O'Brien)
Jenna Lamia - Sherri Ward
Frank Renzulli - Sal Lanano
Caitlin Dwyer - Kasie Ward

Color: Color

Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

Soundtracks:
"Saints" Written by Kim Deal Performed by The Breeders Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

Official Site(s): Official Site | Official site |

Trivia:
Matt Damon and Brad Pitt were previously attached to play Dick Ecklund, but the role went to Christian Bale.

User Review:

Everyone involved in this film just made a fan of me , rated: 10/10
Such a fully satisfying film is a rarity. A story of family, struggle, and love told with great humor, intelligence and heart. I've already seen it twice and am telling everyone I meet to be sure to catch it. I was blown away by Amy Adams' touching performance in JUNE BUG and by the raw beauty of Melissa Leo's work in FROZEN RIVER, but have been slow to distinguish among the crop of young male stars and directors who deserve to be household names. Christian BALE, MARK WAHLBERG, and David O. RUSSELL are names now branded in my consciousness. This season I've been stunned by the creative forces at work in films including SOCIAL NETWORK and JACK GOES BOATING, but for its overall achievement, this amazing film based on the true story of two boxers from Lowell, Massachusetts earns a championship. It is much more than just a fight film or a biopic though it certainly sweeps us into the drama of the boxing ring and quivers with the diamond gleam of truth. Bale's finely etched creation of Dicky and Wahlberg's extraordinary dual turn as producer and star in the role of Dicky's brother Micky should place both men front and center for Oscar nominations along with Russell who shaped the film with a keen sensitivity. Russel's team of artists including cinematographer, costume and sound design were all spot on in their respective contributions. Tho Leo and her gaggle of daughters struck me at first as verging on caricature, I quickly saw that they perfectly captured the family culture while providing a delicious comic motif.

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