Drama ·Action · United States of America · 2000 · 1h 30m

The Opponent

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Director
Eugene Jarecki
Cast
Erika Eleniak as Patty Sullivan James Colby as Coach Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Clark Middleton as Max Weller
Crew
Eugene Jarecki — Writer Kaluska Poventud — Producer Paige Simpson — Producer Eugene Jarecki — Producer
Tagline

She couldn't run from her past. So she fought for her future.

Synopsis

Patty Sullivan is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.

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Mood & Themes
independencedomestic abusephysical abusewomen boxer
Key Collaborators
Eugene Jarecki Director Eugene Jarecki Writer Kaluska Poventud Producer Paige Simpson Producer Eugene Jarecki Producer
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