The Fighter

Plot Summary

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

Top Cast

Mark Wahlberg Micky Ward

Christian Bale Dicky Eklund

Amy Adams Charlene Fleming

Melissa Leo Alice Ward

Mickey O'Keefe Mickey O'Keefe