Against the Ropes (2004)
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Charles S. Dutton's feature-length directorial debut Against the Ropes is based on the real-life story of Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman from Detroit who became a successful boxing manager. Played by Meg Ryan, Kallen works her way up in the world of boxing by believing in the fighting skills of Luther Shaw (Omar Epps). Director Dutton appears as veteran trainer Felix Reynolds, whom Kallen encourages to come out of retirement. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Charles S. Dutton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Against the Ropes
Charles S. Dutton's feature-length directorial debut Against the Ropes is based on the real-life story of Jackie Kallen, a Jewish woman from Detroit who became a successful boxing manager. Played by Meg Ryan, Kallen works her way up in the world of boxing by believing in the fighting skills of Luther Shaw (Omar Epps). Director Dutton appears as veteran trainer Felix Reynolds, whom Kallen encourages to come out of retirement. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
Complete Cast of Against the Ropes
- Meg Ryan - Jackie Kallen
- Charles S. Dutton - Felix Reynolds
- Tim Daly - Gavin Reese
- Kerry Washington - Renee
- Holt McCallany - Doherty
- Tory Kittles - Devon Green
- Tamara Hickey - Megan
- Omar Epps - Luther Shaw
- Tony Shalhoub - Sam LaRocca
- Joe Cortese - Irving Abel
- Gene Mack - Luther
- Skye McCole Bartusiak - Jackie Kallen (younger)
- Sean Bell - Ray Ray
- Director(s):
- Charles S. Dutton
- Writer(s):
- Cheryl Edwards
- Producer(s):
- David Madden, Robert W. Cort
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Drug Content, Violence, Profanity)
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