Cinderella Man

Drama, Sports, Biography

Russell Crowe	Jim Braddock
Renée Zellweger	Mae Braddock
Craig Bierko	Max Baer
Connor Price	Jay Braddock
David Huband	Ford Bond
Bruce McGill	Jimmy Johnston
Paddy Considine	Mike Wilson
Ariel Waller	Rosemarie Braddock
Patrick Louis	Howard Braddock
Paul Giamatti	Joe Gould
Renee Zellweger

Director	Ron Howard
Producer	Brian Grazer; Penny Marshall; Todd Hallowell; Ron Howard
Writer	Akiva Goldsman; Cliff Hollingsworth
Cinematography	Salvatore Totino
Musician	Thomas Newman

"Cinderella Man" is the inspiring story of down-and-out boxer James J. Braddock's (Crowe) return to the ring after breaking his hand in an early fight. Set in depression-era New York the film deals with the hardships endured by Braddock and his wife Mae (Zellweger) as they fight to keep their family together. Assisted by long time trainer Joe Gould (Giamatti) Braddoch trains to prepare himself for his biggest fight yet, one which could end his career and possibly even his life. Along the way he becomes the hero of the disenfranchised workers of New York and a symbol of hope for the ordinary working man.