The fighter [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures and Relativity Media present, in association with The Weinstein Company ; a Relativity Media, Mandeville Films and Closest to the Hole production ; a David O. Russell film ; screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson ; produced by David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Ryan Kavanaugh, Mark Wahlberg, Dorothy Aufiero, Paul Tamasy ; directed by David O. Russell.

Adams, Amy. (Actor). Bale, Christian, 1974- (Actor). Brook, Michael. (Composer). Hoberman, David, 1953- (Producer). Johnson, Eric. (Screenwriter). Leo, Melissa. (Actor). McGee, Jack. (Actor). Russell, David O., 1958- (Director). Silver, Scott. (Screenwriter). Tamasy, Paul. (Screenwriter). Wahlberg, Mark, 1971- (Producer, Actor). Closest to the Hole Productions. (Added Author). Mandeville Films. (Added Author). Paramount Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Relativity Media. (Added Author). Weinstein Company. (Added Author). Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee. (Cast).

Summary:

Once upon a time, Dicky Eklund was known as the pride of Lowell, Massachusetts. There isn't a person in Lowell who doesn't know about the time that Dicky knocked down the great Sugar Ray Leonard. By the early 1990s, Dicky's crack addiction has soured everything, although he dreams of making a comeback. The real contender is his half-brother Micky Ward. 31-year-old Micky is an unassuming nice guy, long regarded as little more than a stepping-stone for rising fighters, but with undeniable potential. Between his controlling mom Alice, who manages his career, his crack head trainer brother, and a Greek chorus of seven sisters, Micky doesn't have a chance. Until his tough-chick bartender girlfriend Charlene gives him the confidence and support to consider a different course. But his success comes at a cost--as he must leave his family behind in the process.

Record details

ISBN: 1415758409
ISBN: 9781415758403
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (115 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2011]
Copyright: ©2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Special features: commentary by director David O. Russell; The warrior's code : filming The fighter.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Hoyte Van Hoytema ; editor, Pamela Martin ; music by Michael Brook ; story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson.
Participant or Performer Note:	Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:	English dialogue wit optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	2 Golden Globe Wins Supporting Actor, Suppporting Actress ; 4 SAG Noms; 3 BAFTA Noms. Academy Awards, 2011: Best supporting actor (Bale), best supporting actress (Leo)