The Opponent

The Opponent (2000)

R 20 Oct 2000 • Drama, Sport • 1h 30m
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Patty is a woman involved in an abusive relationship who decides to take boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. While practicing at a health club, Patty attracts the attention of June and Fred; She's a female boxer and he's a promoter who books fights at local clubs. Both June and Fred thinks Patty might have what it takes to go pro, and they introduce her to Tommy, a trainer who runs a local gym and who helps Patty get into fighting shape. In June, Patty finds a friend who gives her a good reason to get away from her boyfriend, and she begins a slow but steady climb up the ladder of the women's boxing circuit.

Eugene Jarecki
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Writer
Erika Eleniak, James Colby, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States
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5.4

IMDb (264 votes)
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