Braddock, aka cinderella man, was a new jersey boxer during the great depression known for his courage, comeback, and he inspired many during those hard times. Maximilian adelbert baer february 11, 1909 november 21, 1959 was an american boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from june 14, 1934, to june, 1935. In real life he killed a man in the ring but was very remorseful. Braddock was featured in the 2005 braddock biopic cinderella man. There is a moment early in cinderella man when we see russell crowe in the boxing ring, filled with cocky selfconfidence, and i thought i knew what direction the story would take. Apr 25, 2005 lost in the annals of boxing is the sports true cinderella story. Probably one of the most successful films in the production of ron howard, cinderella man a reason to fight was much appreciated by the critics but the aud.
Old video \\r\\rno copyright infringement intended follow me on facebook support me on. That right hand led him to a 7212 career record, one heavyweight championship and a few years ago, a portrayal in the movie cinderella man. On june, 1935, at the madison square garden bowl, long island city, queens, new york, 29,366 patrons witnessed what many to this day still believe is the most historic boxing upsets in the history of boxing. The attention to detail is amazing, fully recreating all the aspects and atmosphere of the 1930s with near faultless perfection, but cinderella man is a delight above all for the script of cliff holiingsworth, a first timer, who had as much struggle to the have his first draft even read by an agent as braddock himself and only succeeded in. Academy award winners russell crowe and renee zellweger star in this triumphant, powerfully inspiring true story. Collection of critical opinion of cinderella man at rotten tomatoes james braddock vs max baer, june 1935, all rounds james. This is an example of sports cards promoting the event. Max baer, who has already killed two men in the ring. However to everyones surprise, braddock defeated baer and due to this was given the nickname cinderella man. James j braddock cinderella man beats max baer this day. The real max baer is missing from cinderella man beliefnet. There was also an article about braddockboxings cinderella man by francis albertantion pages eight and nine. Russell crowe shows once again why he just may be one of the best actors of his generation.
Jethro from the beverly hillbillies knew his father was not like this and i am. Braddock rated fight of the year by the ring magazine. The film was produced by howard, penny marshall, and brian grazer. Max baer, a native nebraskan, is described by the international boxing hall of fames official record book as having perhaps the most powerful right hand in heavyweight history. Cinderella man movie clip hd max baer vs primo carnera.
I walked in knowing nothing about jim braddock, the bulldog of bergen, whose richestoragstoriches career inspired the movie. Braddock russell crowe stays strong as he fights the champion max baer craig bierko while his manager and family nervously watch and. Cinderella man james braddock, the irishamerican boxer. Frankie merlo at campbells scene two youtube may 29 2010. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Madison square garden bowl, long island city, queens, new york, united states. Cinderella man una ragione per lottare 2005 mux by littleboy. Coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship fight.
Braddock who became known as the cinderella man won the fight by decision. After this movies release, max baer s son, max baer, jr. Plus, think of how this film affected baers relatives when they saw it. Out of a sense of pride, he uses a portion of his prize. James walter braddock june 8, 1905 november 29, 1974 was an american boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937 fighting under the name james j. Nebraskan max baer portrayed unfairly in cinderella man. I did a little research,and discovered that the woman who plays mike wilsons. He didnt train, he was always with the ladies, and he clowned around in the the ring.
He defeated max baer at madison square garden to win the heavyweight title in 1935. He wasnt a killer, wasnt proud of killing, in fact was pained by the fact that one man had died in. James braddock vs max baer highlights classic fight. Jimmy braddock, aka the cinderella man began his career with a 4422, 21 kos record and then as so many other. Cinderella man movie clip hd max baer vs primo carnera by new clips and movies. The biggest thing cinderella man got wrong boxing news. Max baer february 11, 1909 november 21, 1959 was a famous american boxer of the 1930s, onetime boxing heavyweight champion of the world, and actor. Braddock cinderella man fame light heavyweight title fight this fight was about 6 years before braddocks famous heavyweight championship fight against max baer. Braddock, the cinderella man who scored one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in boxing history when he beat max baer in 1935 for the. The bethlehem globetimes, pennsylvania, june 15, 1935 james j braddock, cinderella man winning world heavyweight boxing title this 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9. Why was the title, cinderella man chosen for the movie. After reading a few articles about max on different websites, it seems to me he was a kind and really misunderstood individual.
It was in the middle of the great depression and braddock suffered as most men suffered during that economic collapse. What did you learn from the movie about the depression that surprised you the most. On that day june th, 1935, one of the greatest upsets in boxing history transpired in long island city, in the borough of queens in new york, when baer fought down and out boxer james j. Baer killed one opponent in the ring, and max baer, jr. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
The film tells the story of james braddocks life to ultimately acheiving his greatest success against max baer and is one of the great underdog stories. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable. Max baer, boxer jim braddock opponent cinderella man. In real life baer was a coward and a bully cinderella. Kmc forums movies movie discussion movie versus forum rocky vs james j. Still, as portrayed in cinderella man, for sheer decency and dogged heroism. The acting in cinderella man is oscar caliber all around.
Even without training seriously for most of his career he got by on natural power and toughness lol. Cinderella man probably isnt ron howards best film, but it might be his most quintessential one. In a time when america needed a champion, an unlikely hero would arise, proving how hard a man would fight to win a second chance for his family and himself. I would love to see a movie done on max baer to show the public who he really was. In cinderella man, max baer is portrayed as a vicious boxer and inveterate womanizer. Braddock, dubbed cinderella man by damon runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the great crash of 1929. James j braddock cinderella man beats max baer this day june, 1935 heavyweight crown max baer 210. Cinderella man vs tommy loughran 7181929 in color youtube. Jun, 2011 with five seconds left in the fight, braddock landed two rights to baers head, writes jeremy schaap, author of cinderella man. Max baer is arguably best known today for siring max baer jr. Cinderella man is a 2005 american biographical sports drama film by ron howard, titled after the nickname of world heavyweight boxing champion james j. With a shot at the heavyweight championship held by max baer a possibility, braddock continues to win. Topics cinderella man 2005 cinderella man 2005 addeddate 20200204 23.
The real max baer is missing from cinderella man ron howards latest movie proves that hollywood still has a real problem portraying american jews as anything but stereotypes. Braddock takes on the livermore larupper max baer for the world heavyweight championship, as baer makes his first title defense since he. See more ideas about cinderella, russell crowe and max baer. This movie is an accurate, heartwrenching historical depiction of one american familys ethical struggles during the great depression as well as one man s determination to hold on to his integrity and his family. Cinderella man is historical lightweight chicago tribune. Upsets in boxing from boxing monthly uk, thanks to ozgypsy at the perch. Braddock is the hero and fights max baer in the ultimate match.
Like the movie itself, the transfer of cinderella man was good but not extraordinary. However, oldtimers, followers of the sweet science and viewers of the film cinderella man 2005 all know that max. Cinderella man has to be one of the greatest films i have ever watched. Suddenly thrust into the national spotlight, boxer jim braddock would defy the odds against him and stun the world with. Cinderella man 2 hours and 24 minutes movie 2005 during the great depression, a common man hero, james j. He was a fighter of jewish descent who defeated adolf hitlers german favorite, max schmeling, before going down to the cinderella man, jim braddock you may have come to this site out of curiosity about the boxing champion who was.
Max baer, in real life, was a jerk for a lot of reasons. Cinderella man braddock upsets baer big fight weekend. Cinderella man james braddock, the irishamerican boxer who became world champion. Cinderella man max baer kills a man new version video.
Braddock, the cinderella man who scored one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in boxing history when he beat max baer in 1935 for the title, is now. The womaninzing part seems to have been true of the real baer, but the vicious part was greatly overdone, at least according to max baer, jr. Gould jumped into the ring, grabbed both of braddocks legs and lifted him into the air. Braddock ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two. Braddock, max baer, and the greatest upset in boxing history by jeremy schaap is still the best book written on the subject, and ill continue to recommend it, but delisas volume comes in a close second.
Cinderella man by ron howard ron howard, russell crowe. Important to note that a major motion movie on this cinderella man is soon to be released starring russell crowe. Most of his fights hed just stand upright with his arms down taking punches and jump in with a huge right hand. I was sure i knew this name, and knew it rather well, even though im no fan of boxing. Summary movie cinderella man during the great depression, a common man hero, james j. By all accounts max baer was a super nice and generous dude. Braddock, max baer, and the greatest upset in boxing history. A man whose talents have always rested on getting audiences to like and root for characters, howard uses every weapon acting, casting, lighting, editing, art direction, music at a filmmakers disposal to win viewers over. The reality of the situation seems to boil down to this. Braddocks russell crowe rise during the depression to capture the world heavyweight championship. What is the final result of the championship bout between jim braddock and max baer. The economist called the book a classic of its kind. The story of sacramento heavyweight boxing champion max baer, specifically his portrayal in the film cinderella man.
Braddock 19051974, real name james walter braddock was an american professional boxer and onetime heavyweight champion, a title which he won by defeating max baer, braddock was an underdog, and was unlikely to win. His fights were twice 1933 win over max schmeling, 1935 loss to james j. A great deal of publicity preceded the max baer v jimmy braddock fight. May 27, 2011 braddock russell crowe stays strong as he fights the champion max baer craig bierko while his manager and family nervously watch and listen on. By the early 1930s, the impoverished exprizefighter was seemingly as brokendown, beatenup and outofluck as much of the rest of the american populace. The movie cinderella man, as most know by now, chronicles the story of heavyweight james j. Baer was also a boxing referee, and had an occasional role on film or. Was baer really as a big a jerk as he was portrayed in the movie. Download cinderella man 2005 eng dvdrip torrent or any other torrent from category. Cinderella man 2005 1080p bluray x265 hevc 10bit aac 5. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Cinderella man, was borne from his incredible comeback victory against champion max baer in 1935. Damon runyon is credited for giving braddock this nickname.
He went to see him in the hospital and even tried to help his family when he was gone. Cinderella man movie ccinderella manits download best movies. Braddock, max baer, and the greatest upset in boxing history, takes a more nuanced view. May 29, 2005 it focuses on the title bout with defending champ max baer a fight in which braddock faced 101 odds, the biggest underdog in heavyweight championship history, according to cinderella man. How cinderella man sucker punches the jewish boxer max baer.
When i was watching cinderella man, i was bothered by the familiarity of the name max baer. Jeremy schaap discussed in his book, cinderella man. By the early 1930s, the impoverished exprizefighter was seemingly as brokendown, beatenup and outofluck as much of the rest of the american. In the 1998 holiday issue of the ring magazine, baer was ranked as the 20th greatest heavyweight of alltime and braddock was ranked 45th. James braddock zivot boxera, ktery vyhral nejen v ringu, ale i v boji. The movie also seems to be fairly accurate, though the boxer max baer probably was not quite the villain that the movie makes him out to be. Braddock scores one of boxings biggest upsets by taking a 15 round decision over heavyweight champion max baer.
When he was a child his family moved to west new york, n. Braddock, the cinderella man who scored one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in boxing history when he beat max baer in 1935 for the title, is now in the midst of his second great comeback. He then tells mae that shes too pretty to be a widow and that maybe he can comfort her afterwards. I know a lot of people have a big gripe with the way ron howard portrayed max baer. Cinderella man is historical lightweight chicago tribune it says something bad about everyone associated with this filmthe audience includedthat boxer max baer. The fact that this was based on a true story really puts things into perspective. Maximilian adelbert max baer february 11, 1909 november 21, 1959 was an american boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from june 14, 1934, to june, 1935. Schaap establishes that baer s father was at least.
The true story of boxer jim braddock who, in the 1920s following his retirement, makes a surprise comeback in order to get him and his family out of a so. So, my simple point is that cinderella man is a much more powerful movie because the story it tells is basically true now this leads to a very curious and ironic true story. Cinderella man max baer in hotel room 2005 youtube. A vengeful southern sheriff is out for blood after his wife is brutally killed by a pair of drifters. James braddock beat world heavyweight champion max baer by unanimous decision over fifteen rounds in a contest he. A person states that the title cinderella man is kind of girlie. Baer wore the star of david thereafter, including in this titledefending bout with jim braddock. The thing that amazes me about baer is, this is the man who sired max baer, jr.