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Against the Ropes is a 2004 American sports drama film directed by Charles S. Dutton (in his feature film directorial debut) and starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps. The story is a fictionalized account of boxing manager Jackie Kallen , the first woman to achieve success in the sport.
Feb 20, 2004 · Against the Ropes: Directed by Charles S. Dutton. With Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub. A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Charles S. Dutton
- 2004-02-20
Synopsis. Meg Ryan stars in a true story about Jackie Kallen, the first female boxing manager who successfully broke the gender barrier of the boxing world. The film focuses on the relationship she has with her first boxer, Luther Shaw (Omar Epps) and his successful rise to the boxing championship and the inside dealings of the boxing game.
Feb 20, 2004 · Advertisement. "Against the Ropes" meanders until it gets to the final third of its running time, and then it catches fire. Its setup story is flat and lacks authenticity, Meg Ryan is barely adequate as Jackie Kallen, and Omar Epps, as her boxer Luther Shaw, is convincing but underwritten. The film plays like a quick, shallow made-for-TV biopic ...
Feb 20, 2004 · Boxing manager Jackie Kallen (Meg Ryan) believes she and a veteran trainer can turn a young man (Omar Epps) into a streamlined prizefighter. Director Charles S. Dutton Producer Robert W. Cort ...
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- Charles S. Dutton
- PG-13
- Meg Ryan
Jan 25, 2023 · Caraly Sánchez as Ángela. Source: Netflix. Caraly Sánchez plays Ángela, a mother trying to regain her daughter's love and respect in Against the Ropes. Before Caraly was cast in the Against the Ropes leading role, her most prominent acting role was that of Jimena in How to Survive Being Single, per her IMDb page.
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