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Release Date:
28 January 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.Plot:
A hardened trainer/manager works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 45 wins & 29 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A Punch In The Stomach moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Clint Eastwood | ... | Frankie Dunn |
 | Hilary Swank | ... | Maggie Fitzgerald |
 | Morgan Freeman | ... | Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris |
 | Jay Baruchel | ... | Danger Barch |
 | Mike Colter | ... | Big Willie Little |
 | Lucia Rijker | ... | Billie 'The Blue Bear' |
 | Brian F. O'Byrne | ... | Father Horvak (as Brian O'Byrne) |
| Anthony Mackie | ... | Shawrelle Berry |
| Margo Martindale | ... | Earline Fitzgerald |
 | Riki Lindhome | ... | Mardell Fitzgerald |
 | Michael Peña | ... | Omar |
 | Benito Martinez | ... | Billie's Manager |
 | Bruce MacVittie | ... | Mickey Mack |
| David Powledge | ... | Counterman at Diner |
| Joe D'Angerio | ... | Cut Man |
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Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
132 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Malaysia:18SG | Iceland:14 | Spain:13 | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:16 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | Ireland:15 (video rating) | Brazil:12Filming Locations:
Hollywood Athletic Club - 6525 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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Hilary Swank contracted a bacterial infection from a blister she developed on her foot during training for her role. The infection was so serious that she almost had to be hospitalized for three weeks. Catching the infection in the nick of time, she instead chose to take a week off for medicated rest and didn't tell Clint Eastwood or the producers of the film about the injury, because she didn't believe it was in character. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Maggie is training with Frankie in the ring, you can see the power pack on her back. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: [Narrating] Only ever met one man I wouldn't wanna fight. When I met him he was already the best cut man in the business. Started training and managing in the sixties, but never lost his gift.
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Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson (#30.12)" (2005) moreSoundtrack:
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I don't know why, but I went into the theater thinking I was about to see a female Rocky Balboa kind of deal. I left the theater in a daze. Overwhelmed by the simple truth of its conclusion. My hat to Clint Eastwood. What an extraordinary career. An artist of enormous proportions so well camouflaged behind a shy smile and a charming, clumsy attitude. I remember focusing on Clint Eastwood through a very different lens after sitting through "Pale Rider" a mythological, lyrical western. Actors love him because he, clearly, doesn't lie to them, doesn't kiss their asses. He quite simply gives them room to maneuver. Even someone like Meryl Streep, felt freer and capable to stretch herself all the way to Italy under his wing. Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon, Tim Robbins, Jude Law, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman yes mostly men but there was also, other than Meryl Streep, Genevieve Boujold. Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Linney and now Hillary Swank with a performance that not even "Boys don't Cry" could predict. The film is a triumph in every department. My stomach ached from feeling. That's a compliment Mr. Eastwood. Thank you very much.