The Fighter

(2010)Directed by David O. Russell116 min · RDrama
Every dream deserves a fighting chance.

In Lowell, Massachusetts, a blue-collar boxing town where dreams shrink fast, Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) fights in small venues while his older half-brother Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), a former boxer turned crack addict, manages him with delusion and charm. Their mother Alice Ward (Melissa Leo) runs the household like a mob boss. By the time Micky gets a real shot at the title, he has to choose between loyalty to his family and saving himself.

Mark Wahlbergas Micky Ward
Christian Baleas Dicky Eklund
Amy Adamsas Charlene Fleming
Melissa Leoas Alice Ward
Mickey O'Keefeas Mickey O'Keefe
Jack McGeeas George Ward
Melissa McMeekinas "Little Alice" Eklund
Bianca Hunteras Cathy "Pork" Eklund
Erica McDermottas Cindy "Tar" Eklund
Jill Quiggas Donna Eklund Jaynes
Dendrie Tayloras Gail "Red Dog" Eklund
Kate B. O'Brienas Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund
Jenna Lamiaas Sherri Ward
Frank Renzullias Sal Lanano
Paul Campbellas Gary "Boo Boo" Giuffrida
Caitlin Dwyeras Kasie Ward
Chanty Sokas Karen
TATed Arcidias Lou Gold
Ross Bickellas Mike Toma
Sean Maloneas Wolfie
José Antonio Riveraas Gilberto Brown aka Jose
Richard Farrellas HBO Cameraman #1
MMMatthew Muzioas HBO Cameraman #2
SBSteven Barkhimeras HBO Producer