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"The Fighter" (2010)
The scoop on "The Fighter" including photos, review, trailer, interviews, poster, cast list and news for this dramatic film starring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, and Amy Adams.
Movie Synopsis: The story unfolds on the gritty, blue-collar streets of Lowell, Mass, where Dicky was once known as “The Pride of Lowell” having gone the distance with the world champion Sugar Ray Leonard. However, after losing that fight, like the town of Lowell, Dicky’s fallen on hard times. His boxing days are behind him and his life has become shattered by drug abuse.
Younger brother Micky, meanwhile, has become the family’s fighter and fading hope for a champion. But despite all of his work, Micky’s career is failing and he loses fight after punishing fight. Dicky and Micky’s tougher-than-nails mother, Alice, manages his career and Dicky serves as his highly unreliable trainer. When Micky’s latest fight nearly kills him, it looks like it could all be over – until his iron-willed new girlfriend, Charlene, convinces him to do the unthinkable: split with his family, pursue his own interests and train without his increasingly volatile and criminal brother.
Now Micky has the chance of a lifetime as he earns a shot at the World Championship. But when his brother and dysfunctional family reenter his life, they must all reconcile their pasts and become more than just a family in name. With Micky and Dicky reunited, this becomes more than just a fight – it’s an all-out comeback for these brothers, their family, and their city. When it’s over, Micky will have become a World Champion, a Hall of Fame legend, and the new “Pride of Lowell”.
Movie Synopsis: The story unfolds on the gritty, blue-collar streets of Lowell, Mass, where Dicky was once known as “The Pride of Lowell” having gone the distance with the world champion Sugar Ray Leonard. However, after losing that fight, like the town of Lowell, Dicky’s fallen on hard times. His boxing days are behind him and his life has become shattered by drug abuse.
Younger brother Micky, meanwhile, has become the family’s fighter and fading hope for a champion. But despite all of his work, Micky’s career is failing and he loses fight after punishing fight. Dicky and Micky’s tougher-than-nails mother, Alice, manages his career and Dicky serves as his highly unreliable trainer. When Micky’s latest fight nearly kills him, it looks like it could all be over – until his iron-willed new girlfriend, Charlene, convinces him to do the unthinkable: split with his family, pursue his own interests and train without his increasingly volatile and criminal brother.
Now Micky has the chance of a lifetime as he earns a shot at the World Championship. But when his brother and dysfunctional family reenter his life, they must all reconcile their pasts and become more than just a family in name. With Micky and Dicky reunited, this becomes more than just a fight – it’s an all-out comeback for these brothers, their family, and their city. When it’s over, Micky will have become a World Champion, a Hall of Fame legend, and the new “Pride of Lowell”.
"The Fighter" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "The Fighter" starring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Melissa Leo, Amy Adams, and Jack McGee.
'The Fighter' Movie Review
What makes The Fighter more than an average boxing film (of which there have been so many), is the fact the story isn't confined to the ring. The action in the boxing ring is merely a supporting player to the drama played out in Micky and Dicky's family life.
Mark Wahlberg and David Russell Discuss "The Fighter"
Mark Wahlberg and director David O Russell on "The Fighter," training for a boxing film, getting the movie into production, casting Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo, and the real Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund.
Christian Bale Talks About "The Fighter"
Christian Bale on "The Fighter," the real Dicky Eklund, losing weight for the role, the Massachusetts accent, and working with Mark Wahlberg and David O Russell.
Top 10 Films of 2010
It was a real toss-up as to which of four films would wind up in first place on my Top 10 list, with the decision hanging in the air until the very last minute. Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is unique, thought-provoking and visually stunning, "The Fighter's" a powerful underdog story, and what "Winter's Bone" accomplished on a bare-bones budget puts major studio productions to shame. But ultimately it was David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's riveting exploration of the creation of Facebook as revealed in "The Social Network" that won out (ask me tomorrow and one of the other films could easily vault into first place).
"The Fighter" Trailer and Clips
Check out Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward and Christian Bale as Dicky Eklund in "The Fighter" movie trailer and video clips.
2011 SAG Awards
When the show finally wrapped up, it was with "The King's Speech" taking home the SAG Award equivalent of Oscar's Best Picture and "The Fighter" fighting its way to two acting awards for first-time SAG Award winners.
2011 Golden Globes
"The Fighter" picked up two awards at the 2011 Golden Globes in the supporting acting categories.
"The Fighter" Exclusive Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the LA premiere featuring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Melissa Leo, Amy Adams, Jack McGee, David O Russell, Micky Ward, Dicky Eklund, Virginia Madsen, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tia Carrere, AJ Buckley, Darren Le Gallo, Connie Britton, Edie McClurg, Eric Roberts, Erik Estrada, Jeremy Piven, Caitlin Dwyer, Kenny Wormald, Mark Hamill, Rhea Durham, Paulie Malignaggi, Ryan Kavanaugh, Shaun Toub, Sergio Gabriel Martinez, Dendrie Taylor, Bianca Hunter, Jenna Lamia, Erica McDermott, and Melissa McMeekin.
Christian Bale is Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale's first Academy Award nomination also proved to be his first win. Bale earned the Best Supporting Actor Oscar at the 83th Annual Academy Awards for his powerful performance of a troubled boxer past his prime in the David O Russell film, "The Fighter."
Melissa Leo Pulls Off an Oscar Win
In the days leading up to the Oscars, Melissa Leo fell out of favor a wee bit due to her Oscar campaign photos, however that didn't stop her from winning her first Academy Award. Leo won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in "The Fighter," playing Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg's tough-talking mom.
Melissa Leo Apologizes for F-Bomb
Melissa Leo took home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in "The Fighter," and when she delivered her acceptance speech, she kept the censors on their toes.
"The Fighter" Credits
Cast list for "The Fighter," MPAA rating, and release date info.
"The Fighter" Movie Poster
Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg lean on the ropes on the poster for "The Fighter."
Melissa Leo Biography
Melissa Leo's biography and film credits.
Amy Adams Steps Into the Ring
(June 2009) The cast of the boxer movie "The Fighter" is thisclose to expanding by one. Amy Adams is in talks to take on the role of Charlene, a bartender who becomes boxer Micky Ward's love interest, in the gritty drama.
Christian Bale Joins Mark Wahlberg
(April 2009) The long-gestating film, "The Fighter," is finally in fighting shape. Mark Wahlberg has been attached to the project pretty much forever while everyone else associated with the film has moved on (including Matt Damon).
Mark Wahlberg on "The Fighter"
(Oct 2007) Mark Wahlberg's spent a year training to play the part of boxer Mickey Ward in "The Fighter." “I’ve got some more training ahead of me but I think to do what I want to do with this movie, and what I think other boxing movies haven’t been able to really capture, is the believability of being a champion,” explained Wahlberg.
Darren Aronofsky on "The Fighter"
(Dec 2008) While promoting "The Wrestler," director Darren Aronofsky spoke briefly about "Robocop" and "The Fighter" - two projects he was at one point or another attached to direct.
Official "The Fighter" Website
Paramount Pictures' official site for "The Fighter." Release Date: December 10, 2010