Cinderella Man is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ron Howard, titled after the nickname of world heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock and inspired by his life story. The film was produced by Howard, Penny Marshall, and Brian Grazer. Damon Runyon is credited for giving Braddock this nickname. Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti star. The film received generally positive reviews and grossed $108 million against a budget of $88 million. It received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Giamatti.
| Director | Ron Howard |
| Produced by | Ron Howard, Penny Marshall, Brian Grazer |
| Screenplay by | Cliff Hollingsworth, Akiva Goldsman |
| Story by | Cliff Hollingsworth |
| Starring | Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, Paddy Considine |
| Music | Thomas Newman |
| Cinematography | Salvatore Totino |
| Edited by | Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill |
| Production, company | Miramax Films, Imagine Entertainment, Parkway Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures (North America), Buena Vista International (International) |
| Released | June 3, 2005 |
| Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $88 million |
| Box office | $108.5 million |
| Netflix ID | 70021639 |
About Cinderella Man
Inspired by a true story, the film follows an ex-boxer James J. Braddock working as a laborer during the Great Depression. Once he gets back in the ring, however, he quickly rises to stardom and success.
Achievement of Cinderella Man
The movie was nominated for three Academy Awards. Russell Crowe went through rigorous physical training before filming began.
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Latest information about Cinderella Man updated on July 28 2021.
