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Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Biopic of legendary 1930s boxer James Braddock, who returned to the ring after retirement as the underdog contender for the heavyweight championship. After losing everything during the Depression, Braddock makes a last ditch attempt to pay off his debts that leads him on a path to a title shot against the overwhelming favourite, Max Baer.

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Sunday 22:30 BBC Two except Scotland

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Credits

Jim Braddock
Russell Crowe
Mae Braddock
Renee Zellweger
Joe Gould
Paul Giamatti
Max Baer
Craig Bierko
Mike Wilson
Paddy Considine
Jimmy Johnston
Bruce McGill
Ford Bond
David Huband
Jay Braddock
Connor Price
Rosemarie Braddock
Ariel Waller
Howard Braddock
Patrick Louis
Sara Wilson
Rosemarie DeWitt
Lucille Gould
Linda Kash
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Penny Marshall
Writer
Cliff Hollingsworth
Writer
Akiva Goldsman

Broadcasts

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