The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
11-04-2016
1h 56m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Ben Younger
Production:
Sikelia Productions, Younger Than You, Verdi Productions, Bruce Cohen Productions
Revenue:
$6,174,491
Budget:
$6,000,000
Key Crew
Costume Assistant:
Audrey Fratelli
Director of Photography:
Larkin Seiple
Executive Producer:
Paul Luba
Executive Producer:
Chad Verdi Jr.
Producer:
Noah Kraft
Locations and Languages
Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Miles Teller
Miles Teller (born February 20, 1987) is an American actor. He made his feature film debut with the independent drama Rabbit Hole (2010) and gained wider recognition for his roles in the coming-of-age film The Spectacular Now (2013) and the Divergent film trilogy (2014–2016). His breakthrough role came in the drama Whiplash (2014), which earned him critical acclaim.
Teller went on to star in the superhero film Fantastic Four (2015) and the biographical film War Dogs (2016). He garnered a mainstream resurgence for his starring role in the action film Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In television, he has starred in the Amazon Prime Video crime drama Too Old to Die Young (2019) and the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer (2022).
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Aaron Edward Eckhart (born March 12, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Cupertino, California, Eckhart moved to the United Kingdom at early age, when his father relocated the family. Several years later, he began his acting career by performing in school plays, before moving to Australia for his high school senior year. He left high school without graduating, but earned a diploma through a professional education course, and graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in film. For much of the mid-1990s, he lived in New York City as a struggling, unemployed actor.
As an undergraduate at BYU, Eckhart met director and writer Neil LaBute, who cast him in several of his own original plays. Five years later Eckhart made a debut as an unctuous, sociopathic ladies' man in LaBute's black comedy film In the Company of Men (1997). Under LaBute's guidance he worked in the director's films Your Friends & Neighbors (1998), Nurse Betty (2000), and Possession (2002).
Eckhart gained wide recognition as George in Steven Soderbergh's critically acclaimed film Erin Brockovich (2000), and, in 2006, he received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Nick Naylor in Thank You for Smoking. He gained further mainstream breakout in 2008 when he starred in the blockbuster Batman film The Dark Knight as District Attorney Harvey Dent / Two-Face. Eckhart's other key roles include The Pledge (2001), The Core (2003), Paycheck (2003), Rabbit Hole (2010), Battle: Los Angeles (2011), Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and its sequel London Has Fallen (2016), I, Frankenstein (2014), Sully (2016), Midway (2019) and Line Of Duty (2019).
Katey Sagal, born Catherine Louise Sagal on January 19, 1954, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has had a successful and versatile career in both television and music, becoming a well-known and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Sagal first gained recognition for her role as Peggy Bundy, the sassy and materialistic wife of Al Bundy, in the long-running sitcom "Married... with Children" (1987-1997). Her portrayal of Peggy Bundy showcased her comedic talent and made her a beloved character in the world of television.
Following the success of "Married... with Children," Sagal continued to thrive in the industry and took on a variety of roles in both comedic and dramatic projects. She has appeared in shows such as "Futurama," where she provided the voice of Leela, and "Sons of Anarchy," where she played the complex character Gemma Teller Morrow. Sagal's performances have earned her critical acclaim and various award nominations.
In addition to her acting career, Sagal is also a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums, showcasing her skills in genres such as rock and country. Sagal's musical talents have been featured on various television shows, including "Sons of Anarchy," where she performed several songs.
Throughout her career, Katey Sagal has proven her versatility and range as an actress, tackling both comedic and dramatic roles with equal aplomb. Her captivating performances and memorable characters have solidified her status as a respected and accomplished actress in the industry.
Ciarán Hinds (born February 9, 1953) is an Irish actor. A versatile character actor, he has appeared in feature films such as The Sum of All Fears, Road to Perdition, Munich, There Will Be Blood, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Frozen, Silence, Red Sparrow, Justice League, First Man, and Frozen II.
His television roles include Gaius Julius Caesar in the series Rome, DCI James Langton in Above Suspicion, and Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones. As a stage actor Hinds has enjoyed spells with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre in London, and six seasons with Glasgow Citizens' Theatre, and he has continued to work on stage throughout his career.
Frank Theodore 'Ted' Levine (born May 29, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs and Captain Leland Stottlemeyer in the television series Monk.
Amanda Clayton is an American actress best known for her role as Alex Mongomery in the Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, If Loving You Is Wrong.
Liz Carey is an actress and writer. After she launched her career covering the red carpet for E! News, Liz broke into comedy through her role as Craig Ferguson's sidekick on The Late Late Show. Shortly after, she found herself on Comedy Central's The Showbiz Show with David Spade. and has since written and performed many sketches for Funny or Die. From 2011 to 2014, Liz was a series regular on Chelsea Lately, and is a contributing writer to various publications, including The Hive and New York Magazine.
As an actress, Liz has appeared on CBS’ Elementary and CBS All Access’ Strange Angel. Carey has recurred on Netflix's Love and ABC's Super Fun Night alongside Rebel Wilson, and has had guest spots on numerous series including CBS' 2 Broke Girls. Liz has appeared in numerous films movies including as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Spanglish, Walk of Shame, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Liz performed alongside Miles Teller in Bleed for This and in Peter Berg's Deepwater Horizon, alongside Mark Wahlberg.
Liz recently was a writer and actor for Fameless with David Spade, and the co-host of the hit podcast Girlboss Radio with Nasty Gal founder, Sophia Amoruso.
Jordan Gelber is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway in the musical Avenue Q, in All My Sons and in Elf the Musical, among other shows. He has also performed in many off-Broadway productions. He has a recurring role in the CBS TV show Elementary and in other television shows.
James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. After doing stand-up comedy for years, he became the host of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from 1992 to 2009.
Tanja Melendez Lynch was born and raised in New York. She grew up in Cedarhurst, Long Island and graduated from Lawrence High School. Her taste for acting and comedy came from her vivacious childhood being the youngest of four children born to her Puerto Rican father, Jorge and her German mother, Monika. She continued on to study at the University of Massachusetts, Amerst, MA where she met her husband and pursued her Master Degree at Salem State College, Salem, MA. She has two daughters.
Susan has been a model in various publications, articles, and advertisements in magazines and television since the age of 23 with a wide portfolio. A background in dance as well has given her experience in community theatre and musicals. Most recently in films and television in the capacity of an actress she has begun to expand her career to include more interesting and noticeable work. She just became Affiliated with New England Film studios located in Ayer Massachusetts.
Salvatore Paul "Sully" Erna Jr. is the American vocalist and guitarist for the American heavy metal band Godsmack. He is also a harmonica player, percussionist and pianist, performing these on albums and at live shows.
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Dante Palminteri was born on October 11, 1995 in New York, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014), Bleed for This (2016) and Orange Is the New Black (2013).
David James Gere grew up in the small town of Cromwell, CT. His mother and sister were tragically killed in a mysterious drowning accident when he was very young. His father, James, an educator, later married Veronica Gere, who raised him. An outstanding student, Gere graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island (1997), receiving a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Film Studies. Early on, David began modeling and working on both sides of the camera in films and commercials. Despite a European print campaign for GUESS Jeans (1997), David was more inspired by acting and filmmaking. He soon began a run of short films, documentaries, and music videos (MTV2) that were critically well-received. He developed a relationship with the emerging Rhode Island directors, Michael Corrente and Peter Farrelly, and got his first acting break in Outside Providence (1999), a film which Peter and his brother Bobby Farrelly produced and Corrente directed. In 2006, David appeared in Rocky Balboa, which he cites as a significant turning point, having been directed by his childhood hero, Sylvester Stallone. In 2007, David appeared on the CW Network's hit show Gossip Girl as Frank Meltzer. David is also an experienced stuntman, having performed stunts in The Dark Knight (2008) as one of Bane's Mercenaries. After working closely with professional wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer on the horror movie set of Army Of The Damned (2013), David began a career in the squared circle. Under Dreamer's guidance, Gere began performing as the villainous heel manager, DG Haven. The character has a cult level following, and is established in major promotions throughout North America. David is currently continuing his acting career, and is a producing partner for several major production companies including Verdi Productions and Woodhaven Media. Gere launched his new production company, Shadow Vale Productions in 2018. David Gere resides in Connecticut, where he owns several nightlife venues. David is also an accomplished abstract painter, his pieces have appeared in various films, and his work has been commissioned by celebrity peers. David is very devoted to charitable causes for children, ranging from The United Way, to local organizations, including his own youth mentor program. He often credits his focus for helping young people, along with his drive and desire to create, to the difficult loss he experienced as a boy.
Chad A. Verdi is an award-winning American filmmaker who has produced nineteen feature films over the past nine years. Mr Verdi has produced films with some of Hollywoods greatest talents including Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Samira Wiley, Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke.
Verdi has produced eight films in partnership with Emma Tillinger Koskoff and five films in partnership with the legendary Martin Scorsese. Verdi produced Bleed For This (starring Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katay Sagal, Ciaran Hinds), Vault (starring Theo Rossi, Samira Wiley, Don Johnson, Chazz Palminteri) and executive produced The Irishman (directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci), Silence (directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Ken Watanabe) and the documentary The 50 Year Argument (directed by Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi).
