![]() ![]() ![]() In the film, Baer is depicted as having killed two men in the ring and telling the wife of the movie’s main character, Jim Braddock, that he would kill. In 2005, actor Craig Bierko portrayed Baer as a sadistic and cruel man in the movie Cinderella Man. On the 1-5 rating scale I give this move a strong four, not quite tipping that scale to a five. For most of us, any knowledge we have about Max Baer is slim and probably incorrect. Say it.) 1-2 punch (Mother******!) of true story drama and real-life characters we’re excited to get behind. We’ll let the dramatic embellishments slide for sake of a good villain.Īt a solid 2 hours and 25 minute runtime, Cinderella Man keeps the viewer’s attention and delivers a (don’t say it. He still beat the bag out of more than a few Joe’s in the ring, sure. Max Baer (Bierko) was actually a great guy and exceptional human being in reality. Cinderella Man (2005) Russell Crowe Jim Braddock Rene Zellweger Mae Braddock Paul Giamatti Joe Gould Craig Bierko Max Baer Paddy Considine Mike. Seriously, that’s a class of woman who out-values any amount of gold. Mae (Zellweger) has got her man’s back, suffers the circumstances with head held high for the love of her man and family. Gould’s (Giamatti) cunning instinct for survival, animated corner antics and unwavering belief and love for Jim makes him a top contender for a favorite character award. Set in the time when boxers were walking mugs of salt and badassery, Braddock (Crowe) exudes what it is to be a man among men with his “do whatever it takes” demeanor and the humble, strong work ethic that those with such confidence possess.īut he’s got help: the literal man in his corner, Joe Gould. Cinderella Man: Max Baer vs James BraddockWhat’s happening in this Cinderella Man movie clipJames Braddock (Russell Crowe) finally faces his biggest adversa. You can view additional information about each Cinderella Man actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. This list of Cinderella Man actors includes any Cinderella Man actresses and all other actors from the film. I’ve seen this flick more than a handful of times and I still get goosebumps from several moments during the film. Cinderella Man cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This film is chock-full of good fights (seriously) and inspiration. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world. Braddock, during the time of the Great Depression. With Russell Crowe, Rene Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko. ![]() and Crowe and Rene Zellweger leading the cast, at the beginning of 2004. The epic, comeback story of heavyweight boxer, James J. Though Cinderella Man is better defined as a movie about a boxer than a boxing. That being said, I was pleased to see some epic, old-timey knuckle-chuckin’ on screen. Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, Paddy Considine, Nicholas CampbellĬliff Hollingsworth, C.Being a boxer, it’s often difficult to watch a boxing movie for the entertainment and not get sucked into how wonky the actual boxing looks. The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to become a champion and. Carrying on his shoulders the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised masses, Braddock, dubbed the "Cinderella Man," faces his toughest challenger in Max Baer (Craig Bierko), the heavyweight champion of the world, renowned for having killed two men in the ring. Cinderella Man is a 2005 American biographical drama film. Despite being pounds lighter than his opponents and repeated injuries to his hands, Braddock continues to fight against challengers and win. Thanks to a last minute cancellation, Braddock finds himself back in the ring against the second-ranked world contender - and to everyone's amazement, Braddock wins in the third round. As the nation enters the darkest years of the Great Depression, Braddock accepts a string of dead-end jobs to support his wife, Mae ( Renée Zellweger), and their children, while never totally abandoning his dream of boxing again. Cinderella Man is inspired by the life of legendary athlete Jim Braddock ( Russell Crowe), a once-promising light heavyweight boxer forced into retirement after a string of losses in the ring. ![]()
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