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Bleed for This

Bleed for This

This is what the greatest comeback in sports history looks like

20166.81h 56m

Overview

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

Directed by Ben Younger
Written by Ben Younger, Angelo Pizzo, Pippa Bianco
Produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Pamela Thur, Noah Kraft
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $6.2M

Top Cast

Miles Teller

Miles Teller

Vinny Pazienza

Aaron Eckhart

Aaron Eckhart

Kevin Rooney

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Louise Pazienza

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Angelo Pazienza

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Lou Duva

Christine Evangelista

Christine Evangelista

Ashley

Amanda Clayton

Amanda Clayton

Doreen Pazienza

Daniel Sauli

Daniel Sauli

Jon

Tina Casciani

Tina Casciani

Heather

Gary Galone

Gary Galone

Caesar's Pit Boss

Themes & Keywords

underdogsportsfighterboxercomebackbiographyrhode islandboxingcome backinspirational

About Bleed for This

Bleed for This is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of underdog, sports, fighter, boxer, comeback, biography. Directed by Ben Younger, it stars Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal. The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

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