Based on the life story of an American boxer, James J. Braddock (June 7, 1905 - November 29, 1974) who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 - 1937. In 2005, Ron Howard directed an American drama film, Cinderella Man, titled after the nickname of James J. Braddock. In the film, the role of neighbor, Sara Wilson was played by Rosemarie DeWitt, who is Braddock's real-life granddaughter (daughter of Braddock's daughter Rosemarie Braddock and husband Kenny DeWitt).
The story takes place in New York and New Jersey during the Great Depression, a time when people experienced the worst economic hardship in U.S. history. James Braddock (Russel Crowe) from Bergen, NJ, formerly a light heavyweight contender who is forced to give up boxing after breaking his right hand in the ring. His career suffered as a result and works as a laborer at the New York docks for pitiful wages as he tried to support his wife, Mae Fox (Renee Zellweger) and his three children.
Unfortunately, he cannot get work everyday and desperate for money. He turned to his former trainer and manager Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti) who offers him a last-minute substitute to fight against the second-ranked world contender and make a little money. Being one of those hungry fighters, he astonishes everyone by winning the fight with his powerful left hand that had been intensified by years of dock work and begins to win all his fights against younger, stronger and heavier boxers. He is named the "Cinderella Man" for his miraculous comeback and his amazing return becomes the source of inspiration of many down-on-their-luck Americans.
In 1935, he gets a chance to fight for the title with the heavyweight champion of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer (Craig Bierko), renowned for having killed two men in the ring and he become one of the most surprising sports legends in history.
Jim Braddock
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