
Cinderella Man(2005)
The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.


“The man who inspired the legend.”
The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

Zach McGowan
Chuck Wepner

Amy Smart
Linda Wepner

Taryn Manning
Phyllis Wepner

Burt Young
Salvatore

Jerrod Paige
Muhammad Ali

Jason James Richter
John

Tony Darrow
Tommy, head of the family

Nick Loeb
Donnie Wepner

William Lee Scott
Artie Stock

Robert Clohessy
Anthony Mango
The Brawler is a crime, drama, history, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of new jersey, sports, 1970s, boxer, biography, champ. Directed by Ken Kushner, it stars Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning. The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.
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