Knockdown (film 2005)

James Braddock ’s successful boxer career seems to be drawing to a close: a series of injuries prevent him from returning to the ring. The Great Depression came, all the savings were lost, and he had to take up any work to feed his family, and even starve. But in the port it is not always possible to get it. One day he was offered to enter the ring for little money, but the fight was stopped, as both boxers were very exhausted, and Braddock also broke his arm. Braddock is disqualified and promised not to be allowed into the ring anymore. But fate gave him a second chance: at the last minute he replaces another boxer and fights with a contender for the world title. Braddock wins the third round, which becomes a sensation. He wins one after another several more fights, and on June 13, 1935 he will have to fight with the current world champion Max Baer . Rem is almost 4 years younger, taller. Bets are accepted with a coefficient of 10 to 1. In addition, Baer killed two opponents in the ring.

Wife dissuades him from the fight, but Braddock is still going to enter the ring. The press writes about Cinderella-boxer, who, from the lines for free soup, suddenly fell into a duel for the belt of the world champion. Braddock becomes a symbol of all the poor and hopeless. For his victory, ordinary people all over New Jersey pray, where Bradock comes from. During a fierce 15-round battle, Braddock manages to break the enemy’s resistance and win on points.

• 2006 - three Academy Award nominations : Best Supporting Actor (Paul Giamatti), Best Editing (Daniel Hanley, Mike Hill), Best Makeup and Hairstyles (David LeRoy Anderson, Lance Anderson)
• 2006 - two nominations for the Golden Globe Award: Best Actor - Drama (Russell Crowe), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Paul Giamatti)
• 2006 - BAFTA Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay (Cliff Hollingsworth, Akiva Goldsman)
• 2006 - Critics ' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor (Paul Giamatti), as well as three nominations: Best Film, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Russell Crowe)
• 2006 - US Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Paul Giamatti), as well as a nomination for Best Actor (Russell Crowe)
• 2006 - Nominated for the US Scriptwriters Guild Award for Best Original Screenplay (Cliff Hollingsworth, Akiva Goldsman)
• 2006 - Nomination for the Silver Ribbon Award of the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists for the best director of a foreign film (Ron Howard)
• 2005 - nomination for the " Satellite " Prize for the best film - drama
• 2005 - Australian Film Institute Award for Best International Actor (Russell Crowe)

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