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Cinderella Man is a 2005 American biographical drama film [3] directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Russell Crowe , Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti . It tells the true story of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock , who was dubbed "The Cinderella Man" by journalist Damon Runyon .
Braddock took heavy hits from Baer but kept coming at him until he wore Max down. [citation needed] The fight was featured in the 2005 film Cinderella Man. Baer was portrayed by Craig Bierko and Braddock was portrayed by Russell Crowe.
James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American [2] [3] boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937. [4]Fighting under the name James J. Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries), Braddock was known for his spoiling, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and his ...
Bierko’s film roles include Timothy in the 1996 action film The Long Kiss Goodnight which he credits for being cast in far more interesting, darkly humorous roles such as [4] Max Baer in Ron Howard’s Cinderella Man opposite Russell Crowe, Tom Ryan in Scary Movie 4 (spoofing Tom Cruise throughout the film), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Thirteenth Floor.
Joe Gould (August 13, 1896 [1] – April 21, 1950) was an American boxing manager best known for representing boxer James J. Braddock, dubbed "The Cinderella Man," who in 1935 upset Max Baer to become the world heavyweight champion. He also managed lightweight contender Ray Miller from 1930–1933. [2]
The Bowl, located at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard in Long Island City, was the site where James J. Braddock defeated Max Baer for the World Heavyweight title on June 13, 1935, a fight later dramatized in the film Cinderella Man. [3] Braddock's first comeback fight against John "Corn" Griffin was also in the venue.
The Gathering (ABC, 1977) Directed by Randell Klaiser (pre-Grease). Written by James Poe. Amid his fame from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and the groundbreaking Rich Man, Poor Man mini-series, Ed ...
Braddock had won the title by defeating Max Baer in 1935. Baer was supposed to get a rematch, but the fight never occurred. Baer instead fought the rising contender Joe Louis, and Louis defeated Baer, paving the way for Louis to fight Braddock for the title (although between the Baer fight and this title fight, Louis lost to former champion Max Schmeling). [2]