Against the Ropes(2004)- Production Details

Poster of Against the Ropes

Synopsis

A biopic inspired by true events in the life of renowned boxing manager Jackie Kallen, a middle-aged Jewish mother from Michigan, who guided the careers of several, hi-profile, professional boxers, including four world champions such as: middleweight champ James "Lights Out" Toney, as well as Bronco McKart, and Thomas Hearns. The drama focuses on her relationship with one boxer, in particular, Luther Shaw, a light-heavyweight contender from the inner-city, whose life and career Kallen helped to turn around; and likewise, Kallen's life and career came into focus due to Shaw and his influence on her growth. In real life, Kallen eventually left her husband of 30 years, and moved to Los Angeles, becoming the commissioner of the International Female Boxers Association.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • February 20, 2004

MPAA Rating

PG 13 (for crude language, violence, brief sensuality and some drug material.)

Genres

Biopic, Sports, Drama

Run Time

1 hour 51 minutes

Distributors

Paramount Pictures

Box Office

$5,881,504

Also Known As

  • Lady and the Champ
  • The Jackie Kallen Story

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Produced In

United States

Director

CAST

Meg Ryan

Jackie Kallen

Omar Epps

Luther Shaw

Tony Shalhoub

Sam LaRocca

Tim Daly

Gavin Reese

Kerry Washington

Renee

Joe Cortese

Irv Abel