The Fighter (2010)
After a string of defeats, Mickey Ward rediscovers his fighting will with help from trainer and half-brother Dicky (Oscar winner Christian Bale) -- a once-talented pugilist and small-town hero now battling drug addiction.
Cast:
Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee, Melissa McMeekin, Bianca Hunter, Erica McDermott, Dendrie Taylor
Director:
David O. Russell
Genres:
Drama, Sports Dramas, Boxing, Biographies, Dramas Based on Real Life, Sports Stories
Ratings R Language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality
Awards
2011 Academy Awards®
Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo
Best Writing Original Screenplay nominee
Best Film Editing nominee
Best Director nominee: David O. Russell
Best Picture nominee
Best Supporting Actress nominee: Amy Adams
2011 BAFTAs®
Best Supporting Actress nominee: Amy Adams
Best Supporting Actor nominee: Christian Bale
2011 Golden Globe Awards®
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:
Christian Bale
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:
Melissa Leo
Best Director (Motion Picture) nominee:
David O. Russell
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture nominee: Amy Adams
Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) nominee:
Mark Wahlberg
Best Motion Picture (Drama) nominee
DVD details
Length
115 minutes
Screen formats
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish (Neutral)
Language and sound
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Other features
Color; interactive menus; scene access; audio commentary, The Warriors Code: Filming The Fighter.
