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The fighter Cover Image DVD DVD

The fighter

Russell, David O., 1958- (Added Author). Hoberman, David, 1953- (Added Author). Silver, Scott. (Added Author). Tamasy, Paul. (Added Author). Johnson, Eric. (Added Author). Dorrington, Keith. (Added Author). Wahlberg, Mark, 1971- (Added Author). Bale, Christian, 1974- (Added Author). Adams, Amy. (Added Author). Leo, Melissa. (Added Author). Hoytema, Hoyte van. (Added Author). Martin, Pamela. (Added Author). Brook, Michael. (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Relativity Media. (Added Author). Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo. (Cast).

Summary: Micky Ward is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and trainer, Dicky, a local legend battling his own demons. Their explosive relationship threatens to take them both down. However, the bond of blood may be their only chance to redeem their pasts, and, at last, give their hard-luck town what it's been waiting for: pride.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415758409
  • Physical Description: videorecording
    videodisc
    1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, CA : Paramount Home Entertainment, p2010, [2011].

Content descriptions

General Note:
Special features include: featurette on filming the story ; director's commentary.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Hoyte Van Hoytema ; editor, Pamela Martin ; music by Michael Brook.
Participant or Performer Note: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA Rating: R, for language throughout, drug content, some violence and sexuality.
System Details Note:
DVD ; widescreen presentation (16:9) ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; region 1; NTSC.
Language Note:
English dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles ; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards, 2011: Best supporting actor (Bale) ; Best supporting actress (Leo).
Golden Globe Awards, 2011: Best performance by an actor in a supporting role (Bale); Best performance by an actress in a supporting role (Leo).
Subject: Brothers -- Drama
Boxing -- Drama
Academy Awards (Motion pictures)
Golden Globe Awards
Video recordings
DVDs
Feature films
Fiction films
Topic Heading: Closed-captioned films.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Creston Public Library DVD FIC FIG (Text)
Acquisition Type: Donated
35140001188898 Fiction Videos Volume hold Available -
Castlegar Public Library DVD FIC FIG (Text) 35146002204162 DVD Fiction Volume hold Available -
Midway Public Library DVD R FIG (Text) 35143000217734 Video / Dvd Volume hold Available -
Tumbler Ridge Public Library DVD 2994 (Text) TRL085579 DVDs Volume hold Available -
Vanderhoof Public Library ADULT DVD (Text) 35193000428534 Adult - DVD Volume hold Available -

Summary: Micky Ward is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and trainer, Dicky, a local legend battling his own demons. Their explosive relationship threatens to take them both down. However, the bond of blood may be their only chance to redeem their pasts, and, at last, give their hard-luck town what it's been waiting for: pride.
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