Bleed for This is a 2016 American biographical sports film written and directed by Ben Younger and based on the life of former world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza. The film stars Miles Teller as Pazienza, with Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Ciarán Hinds, and Ted Levine in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere at the 43rd Annual Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2016, and was released in the United States on November 18, 2016, by Open Road Films.
Director | Ben Younger |
Produced by | Bruce Cohen, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Chad A. Verdi, Noah Kraft, Pamela Thur, Ben Younger |
Screenplay by | Ben Younger |
Story by | Pippa Bianco, Angelo Pizzo, Ben Younger |
Starring | Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Ciarán Hinds, Ted Levine |
Music | Julia Holter |
Cinematography | Larkin Seiple |
Edited by | Zac Stuart-Pontier |
Distributed by | Open Road Films (United States), Sony Pictures Releasing International, Stage 6 Films (International) |
Released | September 2, 2016 (Telluride), November 18, 2016 (United States) |
Running time | 117 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $16 million |
Box office | $7.2 million |
Netflix ID | 80057884 |
About Bleed for This
Based on the life and career of boxer Vinny Paz, the story tells of the incredible comeback of the world champion from near fatal car crash to back in the ring.
Achievement of Bleed for This
Professional boxers Peter Quillin and Edwin Rodríguez were hired to portray fighters Roger Mayweather and Roberto Duran, respectively.
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Latest information about Bleed for This updated on July 28 2021.