Million dollar baby [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents ; in association with Lakeshore Entertainment ; a Malpaso/Ruddy Morgan production ; produced by Albert S. Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg, Paul Haggis ; screenplay by Paul Haggis ; produced and directed by Clint Eastwood.
Frankie is a former boxing manager, who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching, the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing and the pair form a touching bond in the process.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419802488
- ISBN: 9781419802485
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen.
- Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, 2005.
- Copyright: ©2004
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based upon stories from Rope burns by F.X. Toole. Disc 2 contains all special features. Full screen presentation. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. Special features: James Lipton takes on three (roundtable with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and moderator James Lipton); Born to fight (examines the parallels of the movie to real-life boxer Lucia Rijker); Producers round 15 (behind the scenes). Title and credits from container. Warner Home Video: 59322 (59323 special features disc). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Tom Stern ; edited by Joel Cox. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language Note: | Closed-captioned. Soundtrack in English or French; subtitles in English, French or Spanish. |
Awards Note: | Academy award, Best achievement in directing (Eastwood), Best motion picture of the year (Eastwood, Ruddy, Rosenberg), Best performance by an actor in a supporting role (Freeman), Best performance by an actress in a leading role (Swank), 2005; Golden Globe award, Best director - motion picture (Eastwood), Best performance by an actress in a motion picture - drama (Swank), 2005 |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Boxing > Drama. Boxers (Sports) > Drama. Boxing for women > Drama. Women athletes > Drama. Boxing trainers > Drama. Boxing managers > Drama. Interpersonal relations > Drama. |
Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Sports films. Film adaptations. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 32 of 34 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 34 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | DVD MIL (Text) | 37810434983770 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Old Fort Branch Library | DVD MIL (Text) | 37810435345557 | Adult Video | Available | - |