Against the Ropes

February. 20,2004      PG-13
Rating:
5.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Meg Ryan as  Jackie Kallen
Omar Epps as  Luther Shaw
Charles S. Dutton as  Felix Reynolds
Tony Shalhoub as  Sam LaRocca
Tim Daly as  Gavin Reese
Joe Cortese as  Irving Abel
Kerry Washington as  Renee
Sean Bell as  Ray Kallen
Dean McDermott as  Pete Kallen
Skye McCole Bartusiak as  Little Jackie

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