DVD 111 mins IMDB 5.2
PG-13 (Parental Guidance)
Against The Ropes
Paramount Pictures (2004)
In Collection
#321

Seen It:
Yes
Comedy, Drama, Sports
USA  /  English

Meg Ryan Jackie Kallen
Omar Epps Luther Shaw
Charles S. Dutton Felix Reynolds
Tony Shalhoub Sam LaRocca
Timothy Daly Gavin Reese
Joseph Cortese Irving Abel
Kerry Washington Renee
Sean Bell Ray Kallen
Dean McDermott Pete Kallen
Skye McCole Bartusiak Little Jackie
Tim Daly Gavin Reese
Reg Dreger
Jared Durand
Joe Cortese

Director Charles S. Dutton; Charles Dutton
Producer David Madden; Robert W. Cort; Mike Drake
Writer Cheryl Edwards; Jackie Kallen

The life of Jackie Kallen (Meg Ryan) is highlighted in this film about a woman attempting to make it to the top in the highly testosterone-driven sport of boxing. This real-life story about an inspired sports promoter revolves around her and her client, Luther (Omar Epps). While her career soars, despite the backlash received from critics and boxers alike, her private life begins to unravel. The team, joined by trainer Felix (Charles S. Dutton) has to literally fight to the top and work extra hard to gain the respect of fellow boxer and those in the grossly competitive industry. Personal relationships, drug-use, love and betrayal make this film a gripping story of success and the price that must be paid.

Edition Details
Distributor Paramount
Edition Full Screen Edition
Barcode 097360568646
Region Region 1
Release Date 7/13/2004
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3, Pan & Scan)
Subtitles English; English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [French]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
2 Featurettes:
  • A Ringside Seat
  • Queen Of The Ring: Jackie Kallen, Then & Now
    Theatrical Trailer