On the Ropes

On the Ropes (1999)

The real fight is outside the ring.

The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.

Date of release
1999-01-01
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (5)
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 1. Including: Sundance Special Jury Prize Documentary

On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. The film follows the career of three young boxers and their coach. The film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 72nd Academy Awards. George Walton won the New York Golden Gloves tournament in 1996. He competed as a professional boxer from 1997 to 2009, finishing with a pro record of 20 wins, 4 losses, with 12 knockouts.

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