The fighter [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures and Relativity Media present, in association with The Weinstein Company ; a Relativity Media, Mandeville Films and Closest to the Hole production ; a David O. Russell film ; screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson ; produced by David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Ryan Kavanaugh, Mark Wahlberg, Dorothy Aufiero, Paul Tamasy ; directed by David O. Russell.
Once upon a time, Dicky Eklund was known as the pride of Lowell, Massachusetts. There isn't a person in Lowell who doesn't know about the time that Dicky knocked down the great Sugar Ray Leonard. By the early 1990s, Dicky's crack addiction has soured everything, although he dreams of making a comeback. The real contender is his half-brother Micky Ward. 31-year-old Micky is an unassuming nice guy, long regarded as little more than a stepping-stone for rising fighters, but with undeniable potential. Between his controlling mom Alice, who manages his career, his crack head trainer brother, and a Greek chorus of seven sisters, Micky doesn't have a chance. Until his tough-chick bartender girlfriend Charlene gives him the confidence and support to consider a different course. But his success comes at a cost--as he must leave his family behind in the process.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415758409
- ISBN: 9781415758403
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (115 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2011]
- Copyright: ©2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Special features: commentary by director David O. Russell; The warrior's code : filming The fighter. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Hoyte Van Hoytema ; editor, Pamela Martin ; music by Michael Brook ; story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue wit optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | 2 Golden Globe Wins Supporting Actor, Suppporting Actress ; 4 SAG Noms; 3 BAFTA Noms. Academy Awards, 2011: Best supporting actor (Bale), best supporting actress (Leo) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Boxing > Drama. Brothers > Drama. Boxing films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 35 of 35 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 35 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | R 1-DVD FIG (Text) | 30229100722981 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | R 1-DVD FIG (Text) | 30229101010105 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
