Against the Ropes (2004)

The First Fight

Jackie (Meg Ryan) and Felix (Charles S. Dutton) prepare Luther (Omar Epps) for his first fight, which he must win to continue his boxing career.

Directed by Charles S. Dutton.

© Paramount 2012

Released in 2004 by Paramount.

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  • character-type: Boxer
  • character-type: Manager
  • character-type: Referee
  • action: Punch
  • action: Fight
  • action: Advise
  • editors-choice: K.O's
  • primary-genre: Sports and Fitness
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Sports Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Biographical Dramas
  • mood: Exciting
  • primary-occasion: Sports
  • secondary-occasion: Boxing
  • prop: Cigar
  • prop: Boxing Glove
  • prop: Camera
  • setting: Boxing Ring
  • theme: Success
  • theme: Teamwork
  • actor: Meg Ryan
  • actor: Omar Epps
  • actor: Aidan Devine
  • actor: Charles S. Dutton
  • director: Charles S. Dutton
  • producer: Steven Roffer
  • producer: Jackie Kallen
  • producer: David Madden
  • producer: Sharon Seto
  • producer: Jonathan Pillot
  • producer: Scarlett Lacey
  • producer: Robert W. Cort
  • producer: Mike Drake
  • cinematographer: Jack N. Green
  • composer: Michael Kamen
  • editor: Eric L. Beason
  • costume-designer: Ruth E. Carter
  • production-designer: Sandra Kybartas
  • role-name: Luther Shaw
  • role-name: Crisco
  • role-name: Felix Reynolds
  • role-name: Jackie Kallen
  • screenwriter: Cheryl Edwards
  • screenwriter: Jackie Kallen
  • year: 2004
  • studio: Paramount

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